paying

• Bezeichnet Arbeit oder Tätigkeit, die Geld einbringt, also bezahlt wird oder Gewinn abwirft; auch: kostenpflichtig, wenn für etwas gezahlt werden muss.

Describes a job or activity that provides money in return for work.

1. Providing paymentB1formal

   Relating to or involving the act of giving money for goods, services, or work.

   zahlend

   • He has a paying job at the local bank.
   • The paying customers received priority service.
   • This is a paying guest accommodation.

   Synonymegainfullucrativeprofitableremunerative

   Antonymecollecting

2. Financially rewardingB2informal

   Worthwhile in terms of money or profit.

   lukrativ

   • Investing in stocks can be a paying proposition.
   • The new business venture proved to be paying.
   • She found paying work as a freelance writer.

   Synonymegainfullucrativemoneymakingprofitableremunerative

   Antonymeunprofitable

• Substantiv, das den Vorgang oder die Handlung des Zahlens von Geld für Waren, Dienstleistungen oder zur Begleichung von Schulden bezeichnet.

A noun referring to the act or process of giving money in exchange for goods, services, or to settle a debt.

unzählbar

1. Act of giving moneyB1formal

   The action or process of giving money in exchange for goods, services, or debts.

   Zahlung, Bezahlung

   • The paying of the invoice was completed online.
   • Paying for the repairs took most of his savings.
   • The company handles all paying through their accounting department.

   Synonymedefrayaldisbursementoutlaypaymentremittanceremunerationsettlement

2. Compensation or remunerationB2formal

   Money given to someone for work done or services provided.

   Bezahlung

   • The paying for overtime work is generous here.
   • Employees are concerned about the paying in this industry.
   • Fair paying is essential for employee satisfaction.

   Synonymecompensationemolumentpaypaymentrecompenseremunerationsalarystipend

• 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