entrichten
Translation
to pay, to remit, to settle
Examples
Man muss die Gebühren pünktlich entrichten.
One must pay the fees on time.
Die Steuern werden an das Finanzamt entrichtet.
The taxes are paid to the tax office.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((to sb./sth.)) to pay sth. to sb./sth. One must entrichten the fees to the authority.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bezahlen, zahlen, abführen; Antonyms: erhalten (to receive), bekommen (to get)
Etymology
From prefix ent- (completion, separation) + richten (to direct, set right). The idea is 'to set something right' by paying it off.
Memory Tips
This is a formal word for 'to pay', typically used for official fees, taxes, or duties. Think of 'entering' the 'right' amount to settle a debt.