Bezahlen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Bezahlen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to pay", "to pay for" or "to remunerate".

Essential properties of "bezahlen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: bezahlen
  • Simple past: bezahlte
  • Participle: bezahlt

See full conjugation of bezahlen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "bezahlen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To make a monetary payment for something"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich muss die Rechnung noch bezahlen.I still have to pay the bill.
  2. Er hat die Miete pünktlich bezahlt.He paid the rent on time.
  3. Sie wollte das Essen für alle bezahlen.She wanted to pay for everyone's meal.

2.) "To remunerate someone for work or service"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Chef hat die Mitarbeiter gut bezahlt.The boss paid the employees well.
  2. Sie wurden für ihre Arbeit angemessen bezahlt.They were adequately paid for their work.
  3. Er hat den Handwerker sofort bezahlt.He paid the craftsman immediately.

3.) "To suffer negative consequences"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er musste seine Fehler teuer bezahlen.He had to pay dearly for his mistakes.
  2. Sie hat ihre Nachlässigkeit bitter bezahlt.She paid bitterly for her negligence.
  3. Das Unternehmen hat die Fehlentscheidung teuer bezahlt.The company paid dearly for the wrong decision.
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