Zuschlag/ˈt͡suːˌʃlaːk/surcharge; bonus; award (of contract)
Zuschlag is a German noun that means surcharge, bonus, or award (of contract). It is pronounced /ˈt͡suːˌʃlaːk/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Zuschläge".
Definitions
1.An additional charge to a stated price or fare.(fee; commerce)
a.extra fee (e.g., for train ticket, service)
Für das Schnellzugticket muss man einen Zuschlag bezahlen.—You have to pay an extra charge for the express train ticket.
2.An additional amount of money paid on top of wages or salary.(bonus; salary)
a.salary bonus (e.g., for special working hours)
In der Nachtschicht erhält man einen Zuschlag.—You get a bonus for working the night shift.
3.The awarding or successful granting of a contract or tender.(administration; bidding)
a.award of a contract after a successful bid
Die Firma bekam den Zuschlag für das Bauprojekt.—The company was awarded the contract for the construction project.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Zuschlag | die Zuschläge |
| Genitive | des Zuschlages | der Zuschläge |
| Dative | dem Zuschlag | den Zuschlägen |
| Accusative | den Zuschlag | die Zuschläge |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Zuschlag" mean in English?
- "Zuschlag" means surcharge, bonus, or award (of contract). It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Zuschlag"?
- "Zuschlag" is pronounced /ˈt͡suːˌʃlaːk/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Zuschlag" der, die, or das?
- "Zuschlag" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Zuschlag"?
- The plural of "Zuschlag" is "Zuschläge".
- What part of speech is "Zuschlag"?
- "Zuschlag" is a noun in German.
