German Conversation · Level 48
75 words
German word
Bezahlung
Pronunciation
IPA/bəˈtsaːlʊŋ/
Meaning
- feminine nounpayment
Example
Ist die Bezahlung bar oder mit Karte?
Can the payment be made in cash or by card?
More examples
Für den Versand wird Bezahlung vorausgesetzt.
Payment is required for shipping.
Core concept
The amount or transfer of money that settles a bill or rewards completed work.
Common phrases
gegen Bezahlung
for a fee
Bezahlung per Überweisung
payment by bank transfer
fristgerechte Bezahlung
payment by the due date
Similar words
Zahlung: Money transferred to cover a bill, charge, or purchase.
Vergütung: Compensation paid for work performed or services provided.
Gehalt: A regular monthly salary paid at a set rate.
Lohn: Wages based on the hours or days worked.
Definition in German
Bezeichnung für die Zahlung oder die gezahlte Summe im Zusammenhang mit Kauf, Leistung oder Lohn.
Word origin
Bezahlung derives from bezahlen, which combines the prefix be- with zahlen, to pay or count, and adds -ung to form a noun.
Usage tips
- In employment contexts, Bezahlung can mean remuneration, while Lohn more specifically refers to pay for work.