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serve
In ball sports such as tennis or volleyball, the first hit with which the ball is put into play.
Ihr erster Aufschlag war so schnell, dass der Gegner nicht reagieren konnte.
Her first serve was so fast that her opponent couldn't react.
surcharge
An additional amount added to a base price; a price surcharge or extra payment.
Für die Lieferung am Sonntag wird ein Aufschlag von fünf Euro berechnet.
A surcharge of five euros is charged for delivery on Sunday.
impact
The moment when a body hits or lands on a surface.
Der Aufschlag des Meteoriten verursachte einen riesigen Krater.
The impact of the meteorite caused a huge crater.
'Aufschlag' is the noun form of the separable verb 'aufschlagen'. The verb means 'auf etwas schlagen' (to hit something) or 'etwas aufschlagen' (to open something, like a book). This basic meaning appears in all variants: the ball lands in the court (sport), an amount is added to the price (costs), or an object hits the ground (impact).
Beim Aufschlag des Balles gab es ein lautes Geräusch.
There was a loud noise when the ball impacted.
When talking about sports such as tennis, volleyball, or badminton, 'Aufschlag' always means the first move in play (the serve). Typical verbs in this context are 'machen' (to make/do), 'trainieren' (to train), or 'erwidern' (to return).
Der Tennisprofi ist für seinen harten Aufschlag bekannt.
The tennis pro is known for his powerful serve.
In the context of prices, invoices, or costs, 'Aufschlag' means an additional amount added to the base price. Signal words here include euros, percent, price, costs, or invoice.
Für Expressversand müssen Sie einen Aufschlag von 10 % zahlen.
You have to pay a surcharge of 10% for express shipping.
When a price surcharge is meant, the thing on which the surcharge is charged is often connected with the preposition 'auf' and the accusative.
Es gibt einen Aufschlag auf alle Tickets, die am Abend gekauft werden.
There is a surcharge on all tickets bought in the evening.
When the topic is physical contact or collision between objects, 'Aufschlag' means the moment of impact. This is often used in connection with accidents, falls, or celestial bodies.
Der Aufschlag auf dem harten Boden hat das Handy zerstört.
The impact on the hard floor destroyed the phone.
service
In tennis or volleyball, Service and Aufschlag refer to the same first hit that puts the ball into play. Aufschlag is the neutral, general-language term, while Service is more strongly associated with sports terminology. The hit itself is not different.
Beim Tennistraining übt die Spielerin ihren präzisen Aufschlag.
The player practices her precise serve during tennis training.
Im Tenniskommentar lobt der Experte den präzisen Service der Spielerin.
During the tennis commentary, the expert praises the player’s precise serve.
