auszahlen
pay · pay out
Geld an eine Person geben, das ihr zusteht.
The German word "auszahlen" is a verb that means "to pay out" or "to disburse". It is composed of the prefix "aus" (meaning "out") and the verb "zahlen" (meaning "to pay"). "Auszahlen" is often used in the context of financial transactions, such as withdrawing money or distributing payments. Similar words in German include "ausbezahlen" (to pay out or to disburse), "zahlen" (to pay), and "vergüten" (to compensate).
Difference:
- Auszahlen: Implies a specific action of paying something out, often in a monetary context.
- Ausbezahlen: Similarly focuses on the act of paying out, but it can carry a connotation of finality or settlement of an account or debt.
- Zahlen: A more general term for paying, without the specific implication of "payout".
Overall, "auszahlen" emphasizes the act of disbursing funds, while related terms can imply different nuances of financial transactions.
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Examples
Der Betrag wird am Ende des Monats ausgezahlt.verb
The amount will be paid at the end of the month.
Nach einer Woche zahlt die Firma das Geld aus.verb
After a week, the company pays out the money.
Morgen zahlt man den Lohn komplett aus.verb
Tomorrow they pay out the wages in full.
Der Chef zahlt den Lohn jeden Freitag aus.verb
The boss pays out the wages every Friday.
Morgen zahlt die Firma das Geld vollständig aus.verb
Tomorrow the company pays out the money in full.
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