award / surcharge
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award
The acceptance of a bid or the win in an auction, tender, or allocation process. You receive the award when you have submitted the best offer.
Unsere Firma hat den Zuschlag für den Bau der neuen Brücke bekommen.
Our company received the award for building the new bridge.
surcharge
An additional amount of money added to a base price, often for a special service or under certain conditions.
Für die Expresslieferung wird ein Zuschlag von 10 Euro erhoben.
A surcharge of 10 euros is charged for express delivery.
The word is made up of 'zu' and 'Schlag' (strike/blow). At an auction, the 'Schlag' of the hammer is the sign of the sale. The prefix 'zu' can mean 'added' or 'additional' here, which also explains the meaning of a price surcharge.
Mit dem letzten Hammerschlag erhielt sie den Zuschlag für das Kunstwerk.
With the final strike of the hammer, she received the award for the artwork.
In this meaning, 'Zuschlag' (award) is almost always used with the verbs 'bekommen' (to get), 'erhalten' (to receive), or 'erteilen' (to grant/award). You receive the award for a project or an item.
Unser Architekturbüro hat den Zuschlag für den Neubau des Rathauses erhalten.
Our architecture firm received the award for the construction of the new town hall.
When it is about an extra charge, a 'Zuschlag' (surcharge) is often 'erhoben' (levied/charged) or 'berechnet' (calculated/charged). The amount is indicated with 'von' (of), and the reason with 'für' (for).
Für Sitzplätze mit mehr Beinfreiheit wird ein Zuschlag von 25 Euro berechnet.
A surcharge of 25 euros is charged for seats with more legroom.
The context makes the meaning clear: if it is about competitions, auctions, or tenders, it means the award or acceptance of a bid. If it is about prices, invoices, or services, it means the additional amount of money.
Bei der Versteigerung bekam er den Zuschlag für nur 500 Euro.
At the auction, he got the winning bid for only 500 euros.
serve / surcharge / impact
Der Zuschlag and der Aufschlag are additional amounts added to the base price. A Zuschlag tends to be charged for a special service or under particular conditions, whereas an Aufschlag more generally refers to an increase in the base price or an additional payment. For a specific extra fee under special circumstances, „Zuschlag“ is usually the better choice.
Für die Lieferung am Sonntag berechnet der Anbieter einen Zuschlag.
The provider charges a surcharge for delivery on Sunday.
Wegen der gestiegenen Kosten wurde auf den Grundpreis ein Aufschlag berechnet.
Because costs had increased, a surcharge was added to the base price.
