This is the 1242nd most frequent Dutch word.
betaalde
"Betaalde" means "paid" in English.
In this sentence, 'betaalde' is used as the past tense of 'betalen', indicating a completed payment for an obligation.
Hij betaalde de rekening op tijd.
He paid the bill on time.
Here, 'betaalde' metaphorically refers to facing consequences, extending its usage beyond literal financial transactions.
Ze betaalde de prijs voor haar besluit.
She paid the price for her decision.
In this example, 'betaalde' illustrates a financial transaction using cash as the medium of payment.