noun
der Zusatz, ¨-e
additive
Etwas, das man noch extra zu etwas dazugibt oder dazunimmt.
Meaning (in English)
Zusatz means an addition or extra—something added to something else.
Common uses include:
- Extra / add-on: an additional element or feature.
- Supplement / appendix: extra information added to a text or document.
- Surcharge / additional charge (especially in pricing): an extra amount added to a base price.
- Additive (in food/chemistry): a substance added to achieve a certain effect.
Word parts
- zu-: conveys the idea of “to/added”
- Satz: literally “sentence” or “set/placing” depending on context
Together, Zusatz conveys “something placed/added on top.”
German synonyms
Depending on meaning:
- Ergänzung (supplement, addition)
- Beigabe (extra item included)
- Aufschlag (surcharge)
- Zuschlag (additional fee, surcharge)
- Nachtrag (later addition, addendum)
- Additiv / Zusatzstoff (additive, food additive)
German antonyms (where applicable)
Context-dependent opposites:
- Hauptteil (main part)
- Grundpreis (base price, as opposed to a surcharge)
- Weglassung (omission)
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Examples
Der Kaffee hat einen interessanten Zusatz.noun
The coffee has an interesting additive.
Ein Zusatz kann das Produkt verbessern.noun
An additive can improve the product.
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