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“subsidy” in German

German

AlsoSubvention

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtsuːʃʊs/

Example

Viele Vereine bekommen Zuschüsse von der Gemeinde.

Many associations receive subsidies from the municipality.

Illustration for Zuschuss (subsidy)

How to say “subsidy” in German

“Subsidy” in German is Zuschuss.

A public body or private sponsor fills part of a cost gap while the recipient keeps the funds.

Full entry for Zuschuss: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Zuschuss

Nach dem Sparplan will die Stadt den Zuschuss kürzen.

Following the savings plan, the city wants to cut the subsidy.

Tips for using Zuschuss

  • The phrase ein Zuschuss zu den Kosten uses zu with the dative to name what the money supports.

Other German words for “subsidy”

Die Subvention wurde vom Staat bewilligt.

The subsidy was approved by the government.

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