pay
word
/ˈpeɪ/
PAY
/pˈeɪ/
PAY
Definition
To give money to someone in exchange for goods, services, or to settle a debt.
Usage & Nuances
Common verb used in everyday situations involving money. Can refer to paying for things, people (like employees), or fines. Phrases include 'pay attention' (not related to money). Usually followed by 'for' or an object. Informal and formal contexts.
Spanish: pagarPortuguese (BR): pagarPortuguese (PT): pagarChinese (Simplified): 支付Chinese (Traditional): 支付Hindi: भुगतान करनाArabic: يدفعBengali: পরিশোধ করা - দেত্তয়া (অর্থ প্রদান করা)Russian: платить - оплачиватьJapanese: 支払うVietnamese: trảKorean: 지불하다Turkish: ödemekUrdu: ادائیگی کرناIndonesian: membayar
Example Sentences
I pay for my coffee every morning.
basic
She pays her bills on time.
basic
We will pay the waiter at the end.
basic
He always pays attention to small details at work.
natural
If you want to join the club, you need to pay the membership fee.
natural
They pay well in that company, so many people want to work there.
natural