der Eigenanteil
Translation
co-payment, deductible, personal contribution, out-of-pocket expense
Examples
Der Eigenanteil bei dieser Versicherung ist hoch.
The co-payment for this insurance is high.
Sie müssen einen Eigenanteil von 100 Euro zahlen.
You have to pay a personal contribution of 100 euros.
Grammar Patterns
the co-payment ((for sth.)) The co-payment for the repair is 200 euros.
Similar Words
Selbstbeteiligung (deductible), Zuzahlung (co-pay)
Etymology
Composed of 'eigen' (own) and 'Anteil' (share, part). It literally means 'one's own share'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'own part' or 'own share' you must pay for a service, like a co-payment for insurance.