zahlen
Translation
to pay, to pay for
Examples
Er zahlt die Rechnung bar.
He pays the bill in cash.
Wer zahlt für das Abendessen?
Who is paying for the dinner?
Sie zahlt ihre Miete immer pünktlich.
She always pays her rent on time.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) zahlen to pay for sth. He pays the bill.
((für et4)) zahlen to pay for sth. Who is paying for the coffee?
Similar Words
Synonyms: bezahlen, begleichen; Antonyms: erhalten (to receive), bekommen (to get)
Etymology
From 'Zahl' (number), related to the act of counting out money to pay.
Memory Tips
To 'zahlen', you need to know the 'Zahl' (number/price) on the bill.