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“surcharge” in German

German

AlsoAufschlag

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtsuːʃlaːk/

Example

Für diese Sitzplatzreservierung muss ich einen Zuschlag zahlen.

I have to pay a surcharge for this seat reservation.

Illustration for Zuschlag (surcharge)

How to say “surcharge” in German

“Surcharge” in German is Zuschlag.

A final layer placed on a transaction: a charge added to the base amount or a bid that secures the contract.

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

Example sentences with Zuschlag

Die Lieferung ist gegen Zuschlag möglich.

Delivery is possible for an additional charge.

Tips for using Zuschlag

  • For an awarded contract, a bidder commonly bekommt or erhält den Zuschlag, while the responsible authority erteilt ihn.

Other German words for “surcharge”

Am Wochenende gibt es einen Aufschlag.

There is a surcharge on weekends.

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