aus|zahlen
Translation
to pay out, to pay off, to be worthwhile
Examples
Die Firma zahlt den Lohn aus.
The company pays out the salary.
Harte Arbeit zahlt sich aus.
Hard work pays off.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.dat)) ((sth.acc)) auszahlen to pay sth. out to sb. The company pays the salary out to the employees.
sich auszahlen to pay off, be worthwhile The investment has paid off.
Similar Words
sich lohnen (to be worthwhile), rentieren (to be profitable)
Etymology
From the prefix 'aus' (out) + 'zahlen' (to pay). Literally 'to pay out'.
Memory Tips
Imagine paying money 'out' of a cash register or an account.