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pay

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/peɪ/ · pay

to give money in exchange for goods or services.

Meanings

verbformal

to give money in exchange for goods or services.

پیسہ دینا جو سامان یا خدمات کے بدلے میں ہے۔

ادائیگی

adaigi

Synonyms

settleremuneratecompensateچکاناادا کرنادینا

Antonyms

withholddefaultfailروکناخسارے میں جاناناکام ہونا

Common Collocations

  • pay a bill
  • pay attention
  • pay in cash

Example Sentences

I need to pay the rent this week.

مجھے اس ہفتے کرایہ دینا ہے۔

Mujhe is hafte kiraya dena hai.

Can you pay for my lunch today?

کیا آپ آج میرے دوپہر کے کھانے کا بل ادا کریں گے؟

Kya aap aaj mere dopeher ke khane ka bill ada karenge?

She paid her debts on time.

اس نے اپنے قرضے بروقت ادا کیے۔

Us ne apne qarze barwaqt ada kiye.

Easily Confused With

payee:A payee is the person or entity that receives payment, whereas 'pay' is the action of giving money.

Word Family

payment
nounادائیگی
payable
adjectiveادائیگی کے قابل

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'pay' as in 'paycheck' – you pay for your work.

Imagine handing over cash to someone at a store.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

پیسہ بولتا ہے

paisay bolta hai

Money talks.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old French "paier" — to pacify or appease

First known use: 14th century

The word 'pay' has its roots in Old French 'paier', which meant to pacify or settle a debt.