Nomen

der Zuschuss

subsidy, grant, allowance, contribution

Die Firma erhält einen staatlichen Zuschuss.

The company receives a state subsidy.

Er bekommt einen Zuschuss zu den Fahrtkosten.

He gets an allowance for travel costs.

((a subsidy)) ((for sth.)) a subsidy for sth. Er bekommt einen Zuschuss zu den Fahrtkosten.

Synonyms: die Subvention (subsidy), die Förderung (support), die Beihilfe (aid)

From 'zu-' (in addition) + 'Schuss' (shot). The idea is 'shooting' or adding money to something.

Think of someone 'shooting' ('Schuss') some extra money 'to' ('zu') you as a subsidy.

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