bezahlen
Translation
to pay, to pay for
Examples
Ich bezahle die Rechnung.
I'll pay the bill.
Kann ich mit Karte bezahlen?
Can I pay by card?
Er bezahlt für das Abendessen.
He is paying for the dinner.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) to pay for sth. I'll pay the bill.
((für+4)) to pay for sth. He is paying for the dinner.
((mit+3)) to pay with sth. Can I pay by card?
Similar Words
Synonyms: zahlen, begleichen; Antonyms: erhalten, bekommen
Etymology
From the prefix 'be-' and 'zahlen' (to count, to pay). The prefix often makes a verb transitive, focusing on the object being paid for.
Memory Tips
While 'zahlen' can mean 'to pay' in general, 'bezahlen' is more common when specifying what you are paying for (e.g., die Rechnung bezahlen).