VERB
zahlen/ˈt͡saːlən/to pay
zahlen is a German verb that means to pay. It is pronounced /ˈt͡saːlən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "zahlte" and the past participle is "gezahlt".
Definitions
1.to give money in exchange for goods or services; to pay(finance, commerce)
a.to pay (for something)
Ich muss die Rechnung zahlen.—I have to pay the bill.
b.to pay (someone)
Der Arbeitgeber zahlt den Lohn am Monatsende.—The employer pays the wages at the end of the month.
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. 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.
