trappings

ˈtræpɪŋz
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Translation of trappings into German

Noun, plural

1.

appearance status

extra items or clothing showing appearance, power, or wealth
Insignien Standeszeichen
  • The trappings of royalty include crowns and fine robes.Zu den Insignien des Königshauses gehören Kronen und prächtige Gewänder.
2.

symbolic

accessories symbolizing a condition or office
  • The trappings of royalty include crowns and scepters.Zu den Insignien der Königswürde gehören Kronen und Zepter.
3.

riding

Dated
ornamental coverings for a horse
Dated
Pferdeschmuck Pferdegeschirr
  • The knight's horse wore elaborate trappings.Das Pferd des Ritters trug aufwendigen Pferdeschmuck.
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Expressions with trappings: examples in English and translations in German

Insignien des Amtes
Amtszeichen
He enjoyed the trappings of office, like the big desk.
Insignien der Macht
The president enjoyed the trappings of power, like the big office.
auf das Wesentliche reduziert
ganz schlicht
The story, shorn of all its trappings, was deeply moving.
materielle Zeichen der Modernität
materielle Anzeichen des modernen Lebensstils
Luxury cars and designer clothes are trappings of modernity.

Synonyms and analogies of trappings in English

Examples of trappings in a sentence

  • The old mansion still had the trappings of wealth.
  • The trappings of success can be misleading.
  • He admired the trappings of office in the boardroom.
  • The parade horse's trappings glittered in the sun.
  • Museum visitors admired the ceremonial trappings.
trapping
ˈtræpɪŋ
Adjective
1.

capture

capable of ensnaring or capturing
fangend einfangend
  • The trapping mechanism was set to catch any intruders.Der fangende Mechanismus war darauf eingestellt, Eindringlinge zu fangen.
2.

deceptive

Rare
designed to deceive or trick
Rare
  • He fell for the trapping offer without realizing the hidden costs.Er fiel auf das trügerische Angebot herein, ohne die versteckten Kosten zu erkennen.
Noun
1.

hunting

act of capturing or ensnaring something
Fallenstellen nFallenjagd Fang
  • Trapping requires skill and patience in the wild.Fallenstellen erfordert Geschick und Geduld in der Wildnis.
2.

horse decoration

DatedUK
decorative covering or harness for a horse
DatedUK
Pferdegeschirr nPferdeschmuck
  • The knight's horse wore a beautiful trapping.Das Pferd des Ritters trug ein schönes Pferdegeschirr.

Translations of "trappings" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dasDrumherumnn.

You finally unburden yourself of the petty trappings of your former soulless existence.

Du hast dich endlich losgelöst von dem belanglosen Drumherum deiner bisherigen seelenlosen Existenz.

dieVerlockungennfpl.

The trappings of fame quickly faded, leaving behind a sense of emptiness.

Die Verlockungen des Ruhmes verblassten schnell und hinterließen ein Gefühl der Leere.

dasFallennn.

Dress up like you want to use the trappings of the pie.

Dress up wie Sie die Fallen des Kuchens verwenden möchten.

dieVerzierungennf.

The nobleman's cloak was adorned with embroidered trappings that showcased his status.

Der Mantel des Edelmannes war mit bestickten Verzierungen geschmückt, die seinen Status zeigten.

derSchmucknm.

All these trappings and clothing falling away to the ground.

All der Putz und der Schmuck fallen dann zu Boden.

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  • äußere Aufmachungn.

trappings: Examples and translations in context

It was also all the trappings, which cost nerves.

Es war auch das ganze Drumherum, was Nerven gekostet hat.

The place is truly spectacular and all the trappings unique.

Der Platz ist wirklich spektakulär und das ganze Drumherum einzigartig.

The service trappings, however, was very, incl.

Der Service Drumherum war allerdings sehr, incl.

Enjoy every second without all the troublesome trappings.

Jede Minute genießen ohne viel lästiges Drumherum.

But aside from that, of course all the trappings should fit as well.

Trotzdem sollte natürlich auch das Drumherum passen.

We provide the trappings and you provide all the rest.

Wir bieten Ihnen das Drumherum und Sie haben alles Weitere.

And then there are all these funny folk musical trappings with this instrument!

Und dann auch noch dieses komische volksmusikalische Drumherum bei diesem Instrument!

Aurore (hostess) has its lodges and all trappings decorated lovingly.

Aurore (Gastgeberin) hat ihre lodges und alles Drumherum liebevoll eingerichtet.

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