set / garnish
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set
A group of related objects that form a complete set, for example with furniture, clothing, or dishes.
Sie hat sich eine neue Garnitur aus Sofa und zwei Sesseln für das Wohnzimmer gekauft.
She bought a new set consisting of a sofa and two armchairs for the living room.
garnish / accompaniments
In gastronomy, the complete set of side dishes or the decoration served with a dish.
Das Schnitzel wurde mit einer Garnitur aus Pommes frites und einem kleinen Salat serviert.
The schnitzel was served with accompaniments of French fries and a small salad.
accessory set
A set of accessories or tools for a specific purpose.
Zum Nähen braucht man eine Garnitur mit Nadeln, Faden und einer Schere.
For sewing, you need an accessory set with needles, thread, and scissors.
To describe what a 'Garnitur' (set/garnish) consists of, the preposition 'aus' (from/of) followed by the dative is often used. For example: 'eine Garnitur aus Sofa und Sesseln' (a set consisting of a sofa and armchairs).
Ich suche eine Garnitur aus einer passenden Mütze und einem Schal.
I'm looking for a set consisting of a matching hat and scarf.
'Garnitur' (set) especially often refers to a set of matching furniture. Typical compounds are 'Sitzgarnitur' (seating set), 'Polstergarnitur' (upholstered furniture set), or 'Wohnzimmergarnitur' (living room set).
Die alte Polstergarnitur wurde durch ein modernes Sofa ersetzt.
The old upholstered furniture set was replaced by a modern sofa.
On menus or in recipes, 'Garnitur' (garnish/accompaniments) refers to the side dishes and decoration of a dish. It is a term from chefs' technical language.
Als Garnitur für den Fisch wählte der Koch frische Kräuter und Zitronenscheiben.
For the fish garnish, the chef chose fresh herbs and lemon slices.
This meaning refers to smaller sets of accessories or tools for a specific purpose. Common examples are 'Nähgarnitur' (sewing kit), 'Schreibgarnitur' (writing set), or 'Maniküre-Garnitur' (manicure set).
Im Hotelzimmer lag eine kleine Nähgarnitur für Notfälle bereit.
There was a small sewing kit ready in the hotel room for emergencies.
sentence / set
Satz and Garnitur both refer to a group of related objects. Satz functions primarily as a unit because it is complete for a particular purpose. With a Garnitur, the fact that the parts are coordinated is usually more important; with accessories and tools, the choice also depends on the usual term for that type of item.
Für das Esszimmer kauft er eine farblich abgestimmte Garnitur aus Tisch und Stühlen.
He buys a color-coordinated set of a table and chairs for the dining room.
Für die Reparatur kauft er einen vollständigen Satz Schraubenschlüssel.
He buys a complete set of wrenches for the repair.
