Betalen
Example: Ik wil graag betalen voor mijn koffie.
Definition
"Betalen" means to give money in exchange for goods or services, as in the phrase "Ik wil graag betalen voor mijn koffie," which means wanting to pay for coffee. It involves settling a debt or fulfilling a financial obligation.
Etymology
The Dutch word "betalen" comes from the Middle Dutch word "betalen," which in turn derives from the Old High German "bitalan," meaning 'to pay.' It is related to the German word "bezahlen." Did you know that the root of "betalen" is connected to the idea of 'counting' or 'reckoning' in early Germanic languages?
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"Betalen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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