der Nachschlag
second helping
An additional serving of a dish that someone gets after their first serving.
EXAMPLE
Kann ich bitte noch einen Nachschlag Kartoffeln bekommen?
Could I please have a second helping of potatoes?
der Nachschlag
second helping / extra payment / grace note
der Nachschlag, die Nachschläge
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Meanings
der Nachschlag
extra payment
An additional payment or extra amount that is demanded or granted afterward.
EXAMPLE
Wegen der gestiegenen Kosten verlangte der Handwerker einen Nachschlag.
Because of the increased costs, the contractor demanded an extra payment.
der Nachschlag
grace note
In music, a note or short sequence of notes that follows a main note as an embellishment.
EXAMPLE
Der Nachschlag am Ende der musikalischen Figur wird besonders deutlich gespielt.
The grace note at the end of the musical phrase is played particularly clearly.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Nachschlag, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Nachschläge |
| genitive | des Nachschlags |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Nachschlag | die Nachschläge |
| accusative | den Nachschlag | die Nachschläge |
| dative | dem Nachschlag | den Nachschlägen |
| genitive | des Nachschlags des Nachschlages | der Nachschläge |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Compound word
'Nachschlag' is made up of 'nach' (after) and 'Schlag' (strike/hit). The basic idea is something additional that follows the main part; this explains the different meanings.
EXAMPLE
Nach dem Hauptgang gab es für alle noch einen Nachschlag.
After the main course, everyone had a second helping.
Typical collocations
For an additional serving, 'Nachschlag' often occurs with 'bekommen' (to get), 'nehmen' (to take), or 'verlangen' (to ask for). For the serving, German usually uses 'einen Nachschlag', often together with 'noch' (another).
EXAMPLE
Die Suppe war so lecker, dass ich noch einen Nachschlag genommen habe.
The soup was so delicious that I had another helping.
Typical collocations
For an additional payment, 'Nachschlag' often occurs with 'verlangen' (to demand), 'fordern' (to request/demand), or 'bekommen' (to get). It often concerns increased costs or a subsequent price change.
EXAMPLE
Nach den zusätzlichen Arbeiten forderte die Firma einen Nachschlag.
After the additional work, the company demanded an extra payment.
Musical terminology
The musical meaning is mainly used in technical language and when describing notes or embellishments. In this context, words such as 'Note' (note), 'Ton' (tone), or 'Verzierung' (embellishment) often appear nearby.
EXAMPLE
Der Musiker setzte den Nachschlag hinter die lange Note.
The musician placed the grace note after the long note.
In real life
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