VERB
zahlen/ˈt͡saːlən/to pay; to count
zahlen is a German verb that means to pay or to count. It is pronounced /ˈt͡saːlən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "zahlte" and the past participle is "gezahlt".
Definitions
1.to pay for something, give money in exchange for goods or services(money/payment)
a.to pay money due for an item or service
Ich muss die Rechnung zahlen.—I have to pay the bill.
b.to pay someone (e.g., wages, fee)
Die Firma zahlt ihren Mitarbeitern pünktlich.—The company pays its employees on time.
2.to count numbers or things(counting)
a.to recite or determine the number of items
Das Kind kann bis zehn zählen.—The child can count to ten.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | zahlen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | zahle |
| Present (du) | zahlst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | zahlt |
| Preterite (ich) | zahlte |
| Participle II | gezahlt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | zahlte |
| Imperative (singular) | zahle |
| Imperative (plural) | zahlt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "zahlen" mean in English?
- "zahlen" means to pay or to count. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "zahlen"?
- "zahlen" is pronounced /ˈt͡saːlən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "zahlen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "zahlen" is "gezahlt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "zahlen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "zahlen" becomes "zahlte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "zahlen"?
- "zahlen" is a verb in German.
