zugehöriges

Zugehöriges is a German noun formed from the adjective zugehörig, meaning belonging or pertaining. It refers to things that belong to or are associated with a main object or topic, and it is often used to denote the set of related or accompanying items. In practice, Zugehöriges can be translated as belongings, related items, or accessories, depending on the context. It commonly appears in inventories, product descriptions, and formal documents to indicate what else accompanies a primary item.

Linguistic notes: Zugehöriges is the neuter singular form das Zugehörige. Its basic declined forms are das Zugehörige (nominative/accusative), des Zugehörigen (genitive), dem Zugehörigen (dative). The plural form die Zugehörigen exists and is used when referring to people or entities that belong to a group (for example, die Zugehörigen einer Abteilung). For objects or a set of items, speakers often prefer the singular das Zugehörige or rephrase to avoid ambiguity.

Usage and nuances: The term emphasizes belonging or association rather than mere addition. It can denote accessories or ancillary components bundled with a main product (das Zugehörige zum Lieferumfang), as well as items that are conceptually linked to a topic (das Zugehörige zum Vertrag). It is less common in everyday speech than terms like Zubehör, but it appears in catalogs, legal texts, and technical writing where precise relation to the main item is important.

See also: Zugehörigkeit, zugehörig, Zubehör, Beilagen, Anhang.