repaid
word · lemma: repay
Definition
Gave back money that was borrowed or returned a favor or kindness in some way. Usually refers to paying back a debt or doing something good in return.
Usage & Nuances
Formal or neutral register. Common for financial contexts ('repaid a loan'), but also for non-material things ('repaid a favor'). Use 'repaid' for completed actions, not ongoing ones. Not to be confused with 'paid' (which is more general).
Spanish: devolvió - pagó (una deuda)Portuguese (BR): pagou de volta - reembolsouPortuguese (PT): pagou de volta - reembolsouChinese (Simplified): 偿还了 - 报答了Chinese (Traditional): 償還了 - 報答了Hindi: चुकाया - वापस लौटायाArabic: سدّد - أعاد (الدين)Bengali: ফেরত দিয়েছে - ঋণ শোধ করেছেRussian: вернул - возместил - отплатилJapanese: 返済した - 報いたVietnamese: đã trả lại - đã hoàn trả - đã đáp lạiKorean: 갚았다 - 보답했다Turkish: geri ödedi - karşılığını verdiUrdu: واپس کیا - لوٹا دیا - احسان کا بدلہ دیاIndonesian: telah membayar kembali - telah membalas
Example Sentences
He finally repaid the debt last week.
basic
I repaid my parents for their help.
basic
She repaid the money she borrowed from her friend.
basic
He felt good after he repaid his loan in full.
natural
She always believed every kindness should be repaid.
natural
The bank charges a fee if the loan isn’t repaid on time.
natural