Translation
to pay
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Word origin
From Old High German zalon ("to count, reckon"), the same root as English tell and tale, since paying originally meant "counting out".
- Origin
- Old High German
- Root
- zalon
- English cognates
- tell, tale
Grammar
Examples
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Could we pay, please?
.
He paid the bill immediately.
Voraus .
We have already paid in advance.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 7, lesson 1: Words 601-610.