Pay in Tagalog

“Pay” in Tagalog is “Bayad” or “Magbayad” when referring to the act of giving money for goods or services. This fundamental word appears in daily transactions and financial conversations—discover how to use it properly in different contexts below.

[Words] = Pay

[Definition]

• Pay /peɪ/
• Verb 1: To give someone money that is due for work done, goods received, or a debt incurred.
• Verb 2: To give what is owed or required.
• Noun: The money received by an employee for work.

[Synonyms] = Bayad, Magbayad, Bayaran, Sahod, Suweldo, Kabayaran, Upa

[Example]

• Ex1_EN: I need to pay my electricity bill before the due date.
• Ex1_PH: Kailangan kong magbayad ng aking kuryente bago ang takdang araw.
• Ex2_EN: The company will pay employees at the end of the month.
• Ex2_PH: Ang kumpanya ay magbabayad sa mga empleyado sa katapusan ng buwan.
• Ex3_EN: Can I pay with a credit card or cash only?
• Ex3_PH: Maaari ba akong magbayad gamit ang credit card o cash lamang?
• Ex4_EN: She receives good pay for her work as a nurse.
• Ex4_PH: Tumatanggap siya ng mataas na sahod sa kanyang trabaho bilang nars.
• Ex5_EN: Don’t forget to pay attention during the safety briefing.
• Ex5_PH: Huwag kalimutang magbigay pansin sa panahon ng safety briefing.