pay
pay
peɪ
pei
British pronunciation
/peɪ/

Definition und Bedeutung von „pay“ im Englischen

to pay
01

bezahlen

to give someone money in exchange for goods or services
to pay definition and meaning
example
Beispiele
They paid the plumber for fixing the leak in the kitchen.
Sie zahlten dem Klempner für die Reparatur des Lecks in der Küche.
1.1

zahlen, vergüten

(of a job, investment, etc.) to provide someone with a certain amount of money
Transitive: to pay an amount of money
Intransitive: to pay in a specific manner
example
Beispiele
She 's looking for jobs that pay at least $ 20 per hour.
Sie sucht nach Jobs, die mindestens 20 $ pro Stunde zahlen.
1.2

bezahlen

to give the amount of money that is required to be transferred because of a debt, bill, etc.
Transitive: to pay a sum owed
example
Beispiele
It 's essential to pay your mortgage regularly to avoid penalties.
Es ist wichtig, Ihre Hypothek regelmäßig zu zahlen, um Strafen zu vermeiden.
1.3

sich auszahlen, rentabel sein

to be profitable or bring in some advantage, particularly of a business or activity
Intransitive
example
Beispiele
It pays to be organized with your tasks.
Es lohnt sich, mit Ihren Aufgaben organisiert zu sein.
02

zahlen, die Konsequenzen tragen

to experience the consequences or punishment for what one has done or believes
Intransitive: to pay for sth
Transitive: to pay sth
example
Beispiele
They had to pay the consequences for his impatience.
Sie mussten die Konsequenzen für seine Ungeduld zahlen.
03

machen, erweisen

(dummy verb) used with certain nouns to indicate giving or doing something that is mentioned
example
Beispiele
Can you please put away your phone and pay attention to the road while driving?
Könntest du bitte dein Telefon weglegen und beim Fahren auf die Straße achten?
01

Gehalt, Lohn

the money that is paid to someone for doing their job
Wiki
pay definition and meaning
example
Beispiele
She received her pay at the end of the month.
Sie erhielt ihren Lohn am Ende des Monats.
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