VERB
bezahlen/bəˈt͡saːlən/to pay; to pay for
bezahlen is a German verb that means to pay or to pay for. It is pronounced /bəˈt͡saːlən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "bezahlte" and the past participle is "bezahlt".
Definitions
1.to give money in exchange for goods or services(money, purchasing)
a.to pay for something or someone
Ich muss die Rechnung bezahlen.—I have to pay the bill.
b.to pay someone for their work
Sie bezahlt ihre Angestellten pünktlich.—She pays her employees on time.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | bezahlen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | bezahle |
| Present (du) | bezahlst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | bezahlt |
| Preterite (ich) | bezahlte |
| Participle II | bezahlt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | bezahlte |
| Imperative (singular) | bezahle |
| Imperative (plural) | bezahlt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "bezahlen" mean in English?
- "bezahlen" means to pay or to pay for. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "bezahlen"?
- "bezahlen" is pronounced /bəˈt͡saːlən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "bezahlen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "bezahlen" is "bezahlt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "bezahlen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "bezahlen" becomes "bezahlte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "bezahlen"?
- "bezahlen" is a verb in German.
