No. 10,117 in German
pay
The German word "pay" does not exist. If you mean "bezahlen," it means "to pay."
In a sentence
Ich bezahle die Rechnung im Restaurant.
I pay the bill at the restaurant.
The verb 'bezahlen' here is used in the context of settling a payment, specifically paying for services or goods received.
Die Firma zahlt ihren Mitarbeitern monatliche Gehälter.
The company pays its employees monthly salaries.
The verb 'zahlen' is used to describe the act of disbursing money as compensation or remuneration.
Es lohnt sich, im Voraus zu zahlen, um Rabatte zu erhalten.
It pays to pay in advance to receive discounts.
The verb 'zahlen' is part of a phrase indicating a beneficial action, aligning actions with rewards or benefits.
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