This is the 10117th most frequent German word.
pay
The German word "pay" does not exist. If you mean "bezahlen," it means "to pay."
The verb 'bezahlen' here is used in the context of settling a payment, specifically paying for services or goods received.
Ich bezahle die Rechnung im Restaurant.
I pay the bill at the restaurant.
The verb 'zahlen' is used to describe the act of disbursing money as compensation or remuneration.
Die Firma zahlt ihren Mitarbeitern monatliche Gehälter.
The company pays its employees monthly salaries.
The verb 'zahlen' is part of a phrase indicating a beneficial action, aligning actions with rewards or benefits.