noun
die Bezahlung, -en
payment
Geld, das man für eine Sache, Arbeit oder Hilfe gibt.
The German word "Bezahlung" is a noun meaning "payment" or "remuneration".
- It is made up of:
- "Be-" (a verbal prefix)
- "zahlung" derived from the verb "zahlen", which means "to pay".
Similar words:
- "Entlohnung" (remuneration, compensation)
- "Vergütung" (compensation, remuneration)
- "Gehalt" (salary)
- "Lohn" (wage)
Difference:
- "Bezahlung" generally refers to the act or process of paying.
- "Lohn" and "Gehalt" specifically indicate regular earnings (wage/salary).
- "Entlohnung" and "Vergütung" focus more on the compensation/reward aspect.
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Examples
Die Bezahlung erfolgt nach der Arbeit.noun
Payment is made after the work.
Wann ist die Bezahlung fällig?noun
When is the payment due?
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