Pay into Meaning in English
expression
ˈpeɪ/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə
PAY IN-too, IN-TOO, IN-tuh
pˈeɪ/ /ˈɪntʊ
PAY IN-tu
Definition
To put money into an account, fund, or system, usually by making a deposit or regular payments.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for bank transactions or contributions to shared funds like pensions or insurance. Common with 'account' ('pay into an account') or 'fund' ('pay into the pension fund'). Does not mean 'to pay for' something (do not confuse).
Spanish: ingresar en - pagar aPortuguese (BR): depositar em - pagar paraPortuguese (PT): depositar em - pagar paraChinese (Simplified): 存入 - 付款到Chinese (Traditional): 存入 - 付款到Hindi: में पैसा जमा करना - में भुगतान करनाArabic: يودع في - يدفع إلىBengali: জমা করা - অর্থ প্রদান করা (একাউন্ট বা ফান্ডে)Russian: вносить (деньги) - перечислять (на счет)Japanese: 振り込む - 入金するVietnamese: gửi vào - đóng vàoKorean: 입금하다 - 납입하다Turkish: yatırmak - ödemek (hesaba/fona)Urdu: جمع کرانا - داخل کرنا (کھاتہ یا فنڈ میں)Indonesian: menyetorkan - memasukkan (ke rekening/ dana)
Example Sentences
I pay into my savings account every month.
basic
She pays into the company pension fund.
basic
You must pay into the system before you can receive benefits.
basic
Do you pay into any retirement plan at work?
natural
A small amount is automatically paid into your insurance every month.
natural
I forgot to pay into my kid's lunch account this week.
natural