Pay for Meaning in English
expression
ˈpeɪ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
PAY-for, PAY-fer, PAY-fur
pˈeɪ/ /fˈɔː
PAY-for
Definition
To give money in exchange for something, like a product or service. It can also mean to suffer consequences or punishment for actions.
Usage & Nuances
Can refer to literal payment or metaphorical punishment. Common with 'pay for lunch', 'pay for your mistakes'. Informal in daily conversation. Don't confuse with 'pay off' (finish paying) or 'pay back' (return money).
Spanish: pagar por - costearPortuguese (BR): pagar porPortuguese (PT): pagar porChinese (Simplified): 为...付款Chinese (Traditional): 為...付款Hindi: के लिए भुगतान करनाArabic: يدفع ثمنBengali: মূল্য পরিশোধ করা - শাস্তি ভোগ করাRussian: заплатить - понести наказаниеJapanese: 支払う - 代償を払うVietnamese: trả tiền - chịu hậu quảKorean: 지불하다 - 대가를 치르다Turkish: ödemek - bedelini ödemekUrdu: ادائیگی کرنا - نتائج بھگتناIndonesian: membayar - menanggung akibat
Example Sentences
I will pay for the dinner tonight.
basic
Who will pay for the tickets?
basic
You have to pay for your mistakes.
basic
Don’t worry, I’ll pay for both of us.
natural
She’s still paying for what happened last year.
natural
If you break it, you have to pay for it.
natural