gezahlt
Translation
paid
Examples
Ich habe die Rechnung gezahlt.
I have paid the bill.
Er hat für das Essen gezahlt.
He paid for the meal.
Hier wird mit Karte gezahlt.
You pay by card here.
Grammar Patterns
((to have)) ((sth.)) to have paid sth. I have paid the rent.
((to have)) ((for sth.)) to have paid for sth. Who has paid for the drinks?
Similar Words
bezahlt (synonym), geschuldet (owed, antonym)
Etymology
Past participle of 'zahlen' (to pay). Related to 'die Zahl' (the number), as paying involves numbers/counting money.
Memory Tips
Think of 'Zahl' as 'number'. 'gezahlt' is like the money has been 'numbered' or counted out, hence 'paid'.