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Zuschuß, Zuschüsse

subsidy · grant

Geld, das jemand zusätzlich bekommt, um eine Sache oder Tätigkeit zu unterstützen.

Definition & meaning

Zuschuß is the historical spelling of modern German Zuschuss. It means an additional amount of money provided to help cover costs, usually by a government, organization, employer, or another person.

Common meanings include:

Subsidy or grant
Financial support given for a specific purpose, such as housing, education, transportation, or business development.
- ein staatlicher Zuschuß — a state subsidy
- einen Zuschuß beantragen — to apply for a grant
Contribution toward expenses
Money paid to cover part of a cost, without necessarily covering the entire amount.
- ein Zuschuß zu den Reisekosten — a contribution toward travel expenses

The modern spelling is Zuschuss . The spelling Zuschuß is outdated under the German spelling reforms.

Grammar & Word origin

Gender: masculine
Singular: der Zuschuß
Plural: die Zuschüsse
Modern spelling: der Zuschuss

The word is related to the verb zuschießen , meaning “to contribute” or “to add money.” It consists historically of zu- and Schuß , although its modern financial meaning is not understood literally as “an additional shot.”

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms

die Beihilfe — assistance or financial aid; often used for official support.
die Unterstützung — support in a broader sense, which may be financial, practical, or personal.
die Förderung — funding or promotion intended to encourage development or a particular activity.
die Subvention — a formal subsidy, especially one provided by the state or an institution.
der Beitrag — a contribution toward a cost; unlike a Zuschuß, it can also mean a membership fee or payment that is not necessarily financial aid.

Antonyms

There is no exact everyday antonym. Depending on the context, possible contrasts are:

die Eigenfinanzierung — financing something entirely with one’s own funds rather than receiving a Zuschuß.
die Kürzung — a reduction in financial support or funding.
der Entzug — withdrawal of support or funding.