pay in German
pay in German is Gehalt, bezahlen, zahlen — pay means to give money in exchange for goods, services, or work.
pay in German
Gehalt
Money given in return for work; salary or wages.
bezahlen
(ambitransitive) To give money or other compensation to in exchange for goods or services.
zahlen
(ambitransitive) To give money or other compensation to in exchange for goods or services.
gebühren
(ambitransitive) To give money or other compensation to in exchange for goods or services.
schenken
(ambitransitive) To give money or other compensation to in exchange for goods or services.
lohnen
(transitive) To be profitable for.
What does "pay" mean?
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verb To give money in exchange for goods, services, or work.
"Can you pay the plumber before he leaves?"
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verb To be worthwhile or profitable.
"Honesty pays in the long run."
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noun Money received for work; wages or salary.
"The pay here is decent, but the hours are long."
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pay in a sentence
- Can you pay the plumber before he leaves?
- She pays her rent on the first of the month.
- Honesty pays in the long run.
- The pay here is decent, but the hours are long.
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What is "pay" in German?
"pay" in German is Gehalt, bezahlen, zahlen. pay means: To give money in exchange for goods, services, or work.
How do you use "pay" in a sentence?
Example: "Can you pay the plumber before he leaves?" In German, "pay" is Gehalt, bezahlen, zahlen.
Are there other ways to say "pay" in German?
Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "pay": Gehalt, bezahlen, zahlen, gebühren, schenken, lohnen.
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