pay

• Geld, das man für geleistete Arbeit oder für Waren und Dienstleistungen erhält oder bezahlt.

A noun referring to money given or received in exchange for work, goods, or services.

unzählbar

1. Money for workA2formal

   The money received for work done, usually wages or salary.

   Arbeitsentgelt

   • Her monthly pay is higher than mine.
   • He asked for a raise in pay.
   • The workers demanded better pay and benefits.

   Synonymecompensationearningsemolumentincomepaymentrecompenseremunerationsalarystipend

2. PaymentA2formal

   The act of paying or the amount paid for goods or services.

   Zahlung

   • Cash pay is accepted here.
   • The pay for the repairs was $200.
   • They settled the pay with the supplier.

   Synonymecompensationearningsincomepaymentrecompenseremunerationsalarysettlementstipend

   Antonymearrearsdefaultnonpayment

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, Geld für Waren, Dienstleistungen oder zur Begleichung einer Schuld zu übergeben; auch jemanden für etwas entlohnen oder eine Gegenleistung erbringen.

A verb used to indicate the act of giving money in exchange for goods, services, or to settle a debt.

unregelmäßiges Verb

1. A1formal

   To give money in exchange for goods, services, or to settle a debt.

   Bezahlen

   • I paid $20 for this shirt.
   • She paid the bill at the restaurant.
   • He paid his rent on time.

   Synonymecompensatecough updefraydischargefork outliquidatereimburseremitremuneraterendersettleshell outtender

2. Provide compensationA2formal

   To give money as wages or salary to an employee.

   Lohn zahlen

   • The company pays well to its workers.
   • They pay her $50 per hour.
   • He gets paid every Friday.

   Synonymecompensaterecompensereimburseremuneratereward

3. Dedicate effortB2formal

   To devote time, attention, or effort to something.

   Aufmerksamkeit schenken

   • You have to pay attention in class.
   • She paid close attention to the details.
   • He paid a visit to his grandparents last weekend.

   Synonymebestowdevotegiveofferrender

Phrasal-Variantenpay forpay offpay outpay up