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accessories
Additional parts or equipment that belong to a main product or can be bought for it in order to expand its function or use it.
Für die neue Kamera habe ich mir noch einiges an Zubehör gekauft, zum Beispiel ein Stativ und verschiedene Objektive.
I bought quite a bit of accessories for the new camera, for example a tripod and various lenses.
The word 'Zubehör' (accessories) is derived from the verb 'zugehören' (to belong to). So it literally describes the things that 'zu' (to) a main object 'gehören' (belong).
Dieses Teil gehört zum Motor.
This part belongs to the engine.
'Zubehör' (accessories) is a collective noun and is almost always used in the singular in German, even when talking about many different parts. A plural form 'Zubehöre' is extremely rare.
Das ganze Zubehör passt in diese kleine Tasche.
All the accessories fit in this small bag.
To show the connection, 'Zubehör' (accessories) is usually used with the preposition 'für' (for). This expresses what the parts belong to.
Ich brauche noch Zubehör für mein neues Fahrrad.
I still need accessories for my new bicycle.
equipment / furnishings
Ausstattung and Zubehör can both refer to additional items that come with a product or vehicle. Ausstattung tends to describe the complete existing setup, while Zubehör refers to individual supplementary parts that can often be bought separately. When you mean the vehicle as a whole, Ausstattung is appropriate; for an add-on part, Zubehör is the better choice.
Ein Fahrradkorb ist praktisches Zubehör, das man separat kaufen kann.
A bicycle basket is a practical accessory that can be bought separately.
Die Ausstattung des Fahrrads umfasst eine Beleuchtung, einen Gepäckträger und Schutzbleche.
The bicycle’s equipment includes lights, a luggage rack, and mudguards.
