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
Comes from the prefix 'zu-' (in addition to) + 'Zahlung' (payment). It's a payment made on top of another.
Memory Tips
Remember 'zu' means 'to' or 'in addition'. So it's an 'in-addition-payment', like a co-pay.