Magbayad (en. To pay)

maɡˈbajaɪd

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of giving value or payment for something.
You need to pay your taxes next week.
Kailangan mong magbayad ng buwis sa susunod na linggo.
The act of paying a debt or obligation.
Pay your debt before the end of the month.
Magbayad ka na sa utang mo bago matapos ang buwan.
Conducting payment for a service or product received.
He will pay for the food they ate.
Magbayad siya para sa pagkain na kinain nila.

Etymology

The root word is 'bayad' meaning 'payment' or 'to pay'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to pay a debt
Giving payment for a debt.
magbayad ng utang
to pay a bill
Giving payment for a service or product.
magbayad ng singil

Related Words

payment
The amount paid for goods or services.
bayad
tax
A financial obligation that must be paid to the government.
buwis

Slang Meanings

to give money for something
Bro, pay your debt already so there won't be any hard feelings.
Bro, magbayad ka na sa utang mo para wala nang samaan ng loob.
to invest or put down funds
You also need to pay for the things you want to start, like a business.
Kailangan mo ring magbayad sa mga bagay na gusto mong simulan, tulad ng negosyo.
to settle the payment or receipt
Only a decent person should pay the right amount, don't play around.
Tao lang ang dapat na magbayad ng tamang halaga, huwag kayong magloko.