Dutch Word of the Day
betalen
/be-TA-len/ • verb — 3rd of May, 2026
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Meaning: to pay (money for something)
Examples
- Ik betaal met mijn pinpas.
(I pay with my debit card.) - Kun je de rekening betalen?
(Can you pay the bill?) - Je moet vooraf betalen.
(You must pay in advance.)
Synonyms
- afrekenen
- overmaken
Used whenever money is exchanged for goods, services, or obligations. Common collocations: 'betalen voor' (pay for), 'betalen met' (pay with), and past participle 'betaald' (paid). Informal and formal contexts; 'afrekenen' is often used specifically for settling a bill in a shop or restaurant, while 'overmaken' refers to transferring money (bank transfer).
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