berappen
Translation
to fork out, to cough up, to pay up
Examples
Er musste die ganze Rechnung berappen.
He had to cough up for the whole bill.
Wer soll das denn berappen?
Who is supposed to pay for that then?
Grammar Patterns
to cough up ((sth.)) to cough up (sth.) He had to cough up 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.