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prop
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.
accessory
In a figurative sense, a characteristic or necessary accessory that belongs to a particular role, situation, or appearance.
Die Pfeife und die Lupe sind die klassischen Requisiten eines Detektivs.
The pipe and the magnifying glass are the classic accessories of a detective.
'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.
set / backdrop
Kulisse creates the scenic background for a theater or film production. Requisite, by contrast, is a single object that is available for the scene and is often used by the actors. Kulisse is the right word for a painted wall, while Requisite fits a suitcase that is used.
Der Schauspieler trägt einen alten Koffer als Requisite über den Bahnhof.
The actor carries an old suitcase across the station as a prop.
Hinter dem Schauspieler zeigt die Kulisse einen alten Bahnhof.
Behind the actor, the set shows an old train station.
