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An object that is used by actors in a theater performance, film, or television program, or that is needed to decorate the scene.
Der Schauspieler vergaß seine wichtigste Requisite, das Schwert, hinter der Bühne.
The actor forgot his most important prop, the sword, backstage.
'Requisite' (prop) is the professional term in the world of theater, film, and opera. It refers to any movable object used on stage or on a film set.
Der Schauspieler muss lernen, wie man mit den historischen Requisiten umgeht.
The actor has to learn how to handle the historical props.
The person responsible for the props is called 'der Requisiteur' (male props master) or 'die Requisiteurin' (female props master). Props are stored in the 'Requisitenkammer' (prop room) and 'bereitgestellt' (set out/provided) for a performance.
Der Requisiteur hat vergessen, das Weinglas auf den Tisch zu stellen.
The props master forgot to put the wine glass on the table.
You can recognize the figurative meaning by the fact that it is not about a performance. Here, 'Requisite' (accessory) describes an object that is considered a typical feature of a person, a role, or an image in real life.
Die große Brille ist zu einer unverzichtbaren Requisite für den Modedesigner geworden.
The large glasses have become an indispensable accessory for the fashion designer.
In the figurative meaning, the word is often combined with adjectives such as 'klassisch' (classic), 'typisch' (typical), or 'notwendig' (necessary) to describe a characteristic accessory.
Der Wanderstock und der Rucksack sind die klassischen Requisiten eines Bergsteigers.
The hiking stick and the backpack are the classic accessories of a mountaineer.
equipment / furnishings
'die Ausstattung' and 'die Requisite' both often belong to theater, film, or television. In that context, 'Ausstattung' means the whole area: sets, costumes, and many objects in a production. 'Eine Requisite' is a single object that actors use or that stands in the scene. The words can be confused because props can be part of the production design. As a guide: 'Ausstattung' is the larger area, while 'Requisite' is a specific individual item.
Der Schauspieler legt die Requisite nach der Szene zurück auf den Tisch.
The actor puts the prop back on the table after the scene.
Die Ausstattung des Films wirkt sehr echt, weil jedes Zimmer sorgfältig gestaltet ist.
The film's production design feels very realistic because every room is carefully designed.