begleichen

The German word "begleichen" is a verb that means "to settle" or "to pay" (in the sense of resolving an outstanding debt or bill). It is constructed from the prefix "be-" and the root "gleichen", which means "to equal" or "to match". "Begleichen" typically involves balancing accounts or reconciling differences.

Similar words in German include:

• "zahlen" (to pay)
• "regeln" (to regulate, to settle)
• "ausgleichen" (to balance, to even out)

Differences:

• "Zahlen" is a more general term for paying money and can refer to any kind of payment, not specifically settling a debt or resolving an account.
• "Regeln" is broader and can refer to settling or managing any issue, not just financial; it implies more generally putting things in order.
• "Ausgleichen" focuses more on balancing or evening out something rather than specifically resolving or paying.

Using "begleichen" often implies a resolution of an existing obligation or debt that is being entirely taken care of.