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Zuschlag

supplement (pay)

noun TSOO-shlahg Rare
People & Society Work

Also means

surcharge, award (of contract)

Usage Note

Zuschlag in employment means an additional pay supplement for unsocial hours: Nacht- und Sonntagszuschläge (night and Sunday supplements). The same word is used in tendering when a contract is awarded.

Examples

"Wer am Wochenende arbeitet, erhält einen Zuschlag von 25 Prozent."

Natural Translation

Those who work at weekends receive a 25 per cent supplement.

Literal Translation

Who at-the weekend works receives a supplement of 25 percent.

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