Dutch Word of the Day
betalen
be-TA-len • verb — 16th of Jul, 2026
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Meaning: to pay (money for goods, services, a bill, etc.)
Examples
- Ik moet de rekening betalen.
(I have to pay the bill.) - Kun je vanavond voor de pizza betalen?
(Can you pay for the pizza tonight?) - Je kunt contactloos betalen met je pinpas.
(You can pay contactless with your debit card.)
Synonyms
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Conjugation
| Person | Tegenwoordige Tijd | Verleden Tijd |
|---|---|---|
| ik | betaal | betaalde |
| jij/je | betaalt | betaalde |
| hij/zij/het | betaalt | betaalde |
| wij/we | betalen | betaalden |
| jullie | betalen | betaalden |
| zij/ze | betalen | betaalden |
Use betalen when talking about giving money for purchases, services or bills. Common constructions: 'de rekening betalen' (pay the bill), 'voor iets betalen' (pay for something), and different forms like 'betaalt' (he/she pays), 'betaalde' (paid, past), 'betaald' (paid, past participle).
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