das Anhängsel
Translation
appendage, attachment, tag-along, encumbrance
Examples
Das ist nur ein nutzloses Anhängsel.
That is just a useless appendage.
Er betrachtet seinen Bruder als lästiges Anhängsel.
He considers his brother an annoying tag-along.
Grammar Patterns
to be an appendage ((to sth.)) Das ist ein Anhängsel an dem Hauptgerät.
Similar Words
Synonyms: appendage, attachment, add-on
Etymology
From 'anhängen' (to hang on) + the suffix '-sel', which forms neuter nouns. It implies something small and insignificant that is 'hanging on'.
Memory Tips
The suffix '-sel' often has a diminutive or slightly pejorative connotation, as in 'Rätsel' (riddle) or 'Überbleibsel' (remnant). Think of a small, dangling thing.