die Umlage
Translation
levy, apportionment, charge, assessment
Examples
Die Umlagen für die Nebenkosten sind gestiegen.
The levies for the ancillary costs have increased.
Die Umlage der Kosten erfolgt nach Verbrauch.
The apportionment of costs is based on consumption.
Grammar Patterns
the levy/charge ((for sth.)) Die Umlage für die Müllabfuhr ist hoch.
Similar Words
Gebühr (fee), Beitrag (contribution), Abgabe (charge), Steuer (tax)
Etymology
From 'um-' (around) + 'legen' (to lay). The concept is to 'lay' or distribute costs 'around' to a group.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'laying' the costs 'around' to everyone involved, like apportioning service charges in an apartment building.