die Zuzahlung
Translation
co-payment, additional payment, surcharge
Examples
Für dieses Medikament gibt es eine Zuzahlung.
There is a co-payment for this medication.
Die Zuzahlung beträgt zehn Euro.
The co-payment is ten euros.
Grammar Patterns
((eine Zuzahlung)) leisten ((for sth.)) to make a co-payment for sth. Für Medikamente muss man eine Zuzahlung leisten.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Eigenanteil, Selbstbeteiligung (deductible)
Etymology
From the prefix 'zu-' (in addition) + 'Zahlung' (payment). An additional payment you have to make.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a payment you make 'zu' (on top of) what insurance covers. Very common in the German healthcare system.