berappen
Translation
to fork out, to stump up, to pay up
Examples
Er musste die ganze Rechnung berappen.
He had to fork out for the whole bill.
Wer soll das denn berappen?
Who is supposed to pay for that then?
Grammar Patterns
to fork out ((sth.)) to fork out (sth.) He had to fork out a large fine.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bezahlen (to pay), blechen (coll.), löhnen (coll.)
Etymology
From the prefix 'be-' + 'Rappen' (an old type of coin). Literally 'to pay with Rappen'.
Memory Tips
Imagine you have to 'rap' on the table with your coins ('Rappen') to pay up. It has a colloquial, slightly reluctant feel.