lisämaksu
Wordform Details
Translation: surchargeadditional feeextra charge
Part of Speech: noun
Inflection Type:
nominativesingularIs Dictionary Form: Yes
Dictionary Form Details
Lemma: lisämaksu
Translation: surcharge; additional fee; extra charge; supplementary payment (noun)
Etymology: Compound word formed from 'lisä' (additional, extra) + 'maksu' (payment, fee). The prefix 'lisä-' comes from the verb 'lisätä' (to add, to increase), while 'maksu' derives from the verb 'maksaa' (to pay). This transparent compound structure is typical of Finnish, where complex concepts are often expressed by combining simpler words.
Example Usage
Toimituksesta peritään 5 euron lisämaksu.
A 5 euro surcharge is charged for delivery.
Viikonloppuisin ravintola veloittaa 10% lisämaksun.
On weekends, the restaurant charges a 10% surcharge.
Ilman lisämaksua voit vaihtaa lippusi toiseen näytökseen.
Without an additional fee, you can change your ticket to another showing.
Mnemonics
- Think of 'lisa' (like Lisa Simpson) adding extra money to a payment.
- The 'lisä' part sounds a bit like 'lease-uh' - imagine having to pay an extra fee on your lease.
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Cultural Context
In Finland, various services often include additional fees that are explicitly stated as 'lisämaksu'. These can appear in contexts like delivery services, ticket purchases, or banking transactions. The transparency in fee structures is valued in Finnish consumer culture.
Easily Confused With
Explanation: While 'lisämaksu' refers to an additional or extra charge beyond the basic price, 'perusmaksu' refers to the basic fee or base charge that forms the foundation of the total cost.
This word:
Palveluun liittyy 5 euron lisämaksu.
There is a 5 euro surcharge associated with the service.
Confused word:
Palvelun perusmaksu on 20 euroa kuukaudessa.
The basic fee for the service is 20 euros per month.
Notes: These terms often appear together in pricing structures, where you might have a 'perusmaksu' (base fee) and then various 'lisämaksut' (surcharges) for additional services or features.
Mnemonic: 'Lisä' means 'additional' (something extra), while 'perus' means 'basic' (the foundation).
Explanation: Though similar in components, 'maksulisä' is less common and typically refers specifically to a payment surcharge for using certain payment methods (like credit cards), while 'lisämaksu' is a more general term for any additional fee.
This word:
Hotellihuoneeseen tulee lisämaksu lemmikistä.
There's an additional fee for pets in the hotel room.
Confused word:
Verkkokauppa perii 1,5% maksulisän luottokorttimaksuista.
The online store charges a 1.5% surcharge for credit card payments.
Notes: The term 'maksulisä' became more relevant after EU regulations regarding payment method surcharges.
Mnemonic: In 'lisämaksu', the 'lisä' (extra) comes first, indicating something added to a payment; in 'maksulisä', 'maksu' (payment) comes first, suggesting a surcharge specific to the payment method itself.