zurückzahlen

This is the 15720th most frequent German word.


zurückzahlen

"Zurückzahlen" means "to pay back" or "to repay."


The word 'zurückzahlen' is used in its simplest form, meaning 'to pay back', specifically money borrowed.

Ich werde dir das Geld morgen zurückzahlen.

I will pay you back the money tomorrow.


'Zurückzahlen' here is used to inquire about the exact amount due to be repaid, involving clarity on the repayment obligation.

Kannst du mir genau sagen, wie viel ich dir zurückzahlen muss?

Can you tell me exactly how much I have to pay you back?


This sentence uses 'zurückzahlen' to indicate a promise of repayment of a debt within a specific timeframe.

Er hat mir versprochen, die Schulden bis Ende des Monats zurückzuzahlen.

He promised to pay back the debts by the end of the month.