die Zahlung
payment
The process in which money is handed over in exchange for goods or services, or to settle a debt.
EXAMPLE
Die Zahlung der Miete ist immer am ersten des Monats fällig.
Payment of the rent is always due on the first of the month.
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Meanings
die Zahlung
payment
The amount of money that is handed over in a payment transaction.
EXAMPLE
Wir haben Ihre Zahlung in Höhe von 250 Euro erhalten.
We have received your payment in the amount of 250 euros.
Usage tips
Word family
The noun 'Zahlung' (payment) is derived from the verb 'zahlen' (to pay). The ending '-ung' forms nouns from verbs that describe the process or result. These nouns are always feminine (die).
EXAMPLE
Nachdem er bezahlt hatte, erhielt er eine Bestätigung für die Zahlung.
After he had paid, he received a confirmation of the payment.
Typical verbs
In formal or business contexts, 'Zahlung' (payment) is often combined with certain verbs. Common expressions are 'eine Zahlung leisten' (to make a payment), 'eine Zahlung tätigen' (to make a payment), or 'eine Zahlung vornehmen' (to make a payment).
EXAMPLE
Bitte leisten Sie die Zahlung innerhalb von 14 Tagen.
Please make the payment within 14 days.
Specifying payment methods
To specify the type of payment, different prepositions are used. Typical expressions are 'Zahlung per Überweisung' (payment by bank transfer), 'Zahlung mit Kreditkarte' (payment by credit card), or 'Zahlung bei Lieferung' (payment on delivery).
EXAMPLE
Wir akzeptieren nur Zahlung per Vorkasse.
We only accept payment in advance.
Specifying the amount
When 'Zahlung' (payment) refers to the concrete amount of money, it is often connected with the preposition 'in Höhe von' (in the amount of) or simply 'von' (of).
EXAMPLE
Wir bestätigen den Eingang Ihrer Zahlung von 100 Euro.
We confirm receipt of your payment of 100 euros.
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Zahlung vs Bezahlung
payment / pay
Bezahlung and Zahlung can both refer to the money transaction for a bill or service. Bezahlung tends to emphasize the compensation for goods or work, while Zahlung is more general and can also mean settling a debt or claim. When an outstanding debt is involved, Zahlung is usually more precise.
Zahlung
Die Zahlung der offenen Reparaturrechnung erfolgte sofort.
The outstanding repair bill was paid immediately.
Bezahlung
Die Bezahlung der Reparatur erfolgte sofort.
The repair was paid for immediately.
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