to pay
01
betala, ersätta
to give someone money in exchange for goods or services
Exempel
They paid the plumber for fixing the leak in the kitchen.
De betalade rörmokaren för att laga läckan i köket.
1.1
betala, ersätta
(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
Exempel
They invested in stocks that paid substantial returns.
De investerade i aktier som gav avsevärda avkastningar.
1.2
betala
to give the amount of money that is required to be transferred because of a debt, bill, etc.
Transitive: to pay a sum owed
Exempel
It 's essential to pay your mortgage regularly to avoid penalties.
Det är viktigt att betala ditt bolån regelbundet för att undvika straffavgifter.
1.3
löna sig, vara lönsam
to be profitable or bring in some advantage, particularly of a business or activity
Intransitive
Exempel
It pays to be organized with your tasks.
Det lönar sig att vara organiserad med dina uppgifter.
02
betala, lida konsekvenserna
to experience the consequences or punishment for what one has done or believes
Intransitive: to pay for sth
Transitive: to pay sth
Exempel
They had to pay the consequences for his impatience.
De fick betala konsekvenserna för hans otålighet.
03
göra, avlägga
(dummy verb) used with certain nouns to indicate giving or doing something that is mentioned
Exempel
Can you please put away your phone and pay attention to the road while driving?
Kan du snälla lägga undan din telefon och vara uppmärksam på vägen när du kör?
Pay
01
lön, arvode
the money that is paid to someone for doing their job
Exempel
She received her pay at the end of the month.
Hon fick sin lön i slutet av månaden.
Lexikalt Träd
overpay
payer
paying
pay
