Aufschlag

surcharge; mark-up; premium

noun OWF-shlahk Rare

Also means

service (in tennis)

Usage Note

Aufschlag m in commerce is a price surcharge on a base price: ein Aufschlag von 10 Prozent. The opposite is Rabatt (discount), which lowers the price. The word also means a serve in tennis. Plural Aufschläge.

Examples

"Für die Expresszustellung wird ein Aufschlag von fünf Euro erhoben."

Natural Translation

A surcharge of five euros is charged for express delivery.

Literal Translation

For express delivery a surcharge of five euros is levied.

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