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zahlend
paying
Describes a person or group that pays money for a service, product, or admission.
example
Das Konzert zog über fünftausend zahlende Zuschauer an.
The concert attracted over five thousand paying spectators.
zahlend
paying
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Meanings
Usage tips
Word structure
'Zahlend' (paying) is the present participle of the verb 'zahlen' (to pay). It is used like an adjective and describes a person or thing that is currently performing the action of paying.
EXAMPLE
Der zahlende Kunde hat immer Recht.
The paying customer is always right.
Sentence structure and use
This word is used almost exclusively as an adjective before a noun (attributive use). Use after the noun with 'sein' (to be) (predicative use) is very unusual.
EXAMPLE
Nur zahlende Mitglieder haben Zugang zu diesem Bereich.
Only paying members have access to this area.
Typical collocations
'Zahlend' (paying) is often used in business contexts or at events. Common combinations are 'zahlende Gäste' (paying guests), 'zahlende Kunden' (paying customers), and 'zahlende Zuschauer' (paying spectators).
EXAMPLE
Das Museum hatte letztes Jahr über eine Million zahlende Besucher.
The museum had over one million paying visitors last year.
In real life
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