accessory in German
accessory in German is nebensächlich, zusätzlich, begleitend — accessory means an additional item that complements or completes something, especially an outfit.
accessory in German
nebensächlich
Having a secondary, supplementary or subordinate function by accompanying as a subordinate; aiding in a secondary way; being additional; contributing or being contributory. [from 1550s]
zusätzlich
Having a secondary, supplementary or subordinate function by accompanying as a subordinate; aiding in a secondary way; being additional; contributing or being contributory. [from 1550s]
begleitend
Having a secondary, supplementary or subordinate function by accompanying as a subordinate; aiding in a secondary way; being additional; contributing or being contributory. [from 1550s]
Beihilfe leistend
(legal) Assisting a crime without actually participating in committing the crime itself; being connected as an incident or subordinate to a principal.
beihelfend
(legal) Assisting a crime without actually participating in committing the crime itself; being connected as an incident or subordinate to a principal.
Accessoire
Something that belongs to part of another main thing; something additional and subordinate, an attachment.
Zubehör
Something that belongs to part of another main thing; something additional and subordinate, an attachment.
modisches Zubehör
Something that belongs to part of another main thing; something additional and subordinate, an attachment.
Beihilfeleistender
(legal) A person who is not present at a crime, but contributes to it as an assistant or instigator. [from 1414]
Beihilfeleister
(legal) A person who is not present at a crime, but contributes to it as an assistant or instigator. [from 1414]
Gehilfe
(legal) A person who is not present at a crime, but contributes to it as an assistant or instigator. [from 1414]
Handlanger
(legal) A person who is not present at a crime, but contributes to it as an assistant or instigator. [from 1414]
Komplize
(legal) A person who is not present at a crime, but contributes to it as an assistant or instigator. [from 1414]
Accessoire
(art) Something in a work of art without being indispensably necessary, for example solely ornamental parts.
What does "accessory" mean?
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noun An additional item that complements or completes something, especially an outfit.
"She finished the look with a few simple accessories like earrings and a belt."
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noun A person who helps someone commit a crime without directly carrying it out.
"He was charged as an accessory to the robbery."
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adj Supplementary or secondary rather than essential.
"The manual describes several accessory features that aren't required for basic use."
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accessory in a sentence
- She finished the look with a few simple accessories like earrings and a belt.
- A bright scarf is the only accessory she needs to lift a plain dress.
- He was charged as an accessory to the robbery.
- The driver who waited outside was an accessory to the burglary, according to the court.
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What is "accessory" in German?
"accessory" in German is nebensächlich, zusätzlich, begleitend. accessory means: An additional item that complements or completes something, especially an outfit.
How do you use "accessory" in a sentence?
Example: "She finished the look with a few simple accessories like earrings and a belt." In German, "accessory" is nebensächlich, zusätzlich, begleitend.
Are there other ways to say "accessory" in German?
Yes — German has 13 translations listed for "accessory": nebensächlich, zusätzlich, begleitend, Beihilfe leistend, beihelfend, Accessoire.
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