der Zuschlag
Translation
surcharge, supplement, acceptance of a bid, award of a contract
Examples
Für den Expressversand fällt ein Zuschlag an.
There is a surcharge for express delivery.
Er erhielt den Zuschlag für das Bauprojekt.
He was awarded the contract for the construction project.
Grammar Patterns
a surcharge ((for sth.)) There is a surcharge for heavy luggage.
to be awarded ((sth.)) He was awarded the contract.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Aufpreis (surcharge), die Gebühr (fee); Antonym: der Rabatt (discount)
Etymology
From 'zuschlagen' (to add on, to slam). 'zu-' (on top) + 'Schlag' (a strike, a hit). It's like an extra 'hit' or amount added on top of a price.
Memory Tips
Imagine an auctioneer's hammer 'striking' ('Schlag') down to award a bid 'to' ('zu') someone.