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The process in which money is handed over in exchange for goods or services, or to settle a debt.
Die Zahlung der Miete ist immer am ersten des Monats fällig.
Payment of the rent is always due on the first of the month.
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).
Nachdem er bezahlt hatte, erhielt er eine Bestätigung für die Zahlung.
After he had paid, he received a confirmation of the payment.
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).
Bitte leisten Sie die Zahlung innerhalb von 14 Tagen.
Please make the payment within 14 days.
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).
Wir akzeptieren nur Zahlung per Vorkasse.
We only accept payment in advance.
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).
Wir bestätigen den Eingang Ihrer Zahlung von 100 Euro.
We confirm receipt of your payment of 100 euros.
performance / output / benefit
'die Leistung' and 'die Zahlung' can both have to do with money. 'Zahlung' directly means the act of paying or the amount of money that is paid. In this context, 'Leistung' is broader: it can be a payment, but also a service or a benefit provided, for example, by the state or an insurance company. Learners may confuse the words because people often talk about financial benefits in the context of insurance companies or government offices. If only money is being transferred or paid, 'Zahlung' is more precise. If it is about a claim or support, 'Leistung' often fits.
Die Zahlung der Miete muss bis zum dritten Tag des Monats erfolgen.
The rent payment must be made by the third day of the month.
Die Versicherung prüft, ob sie die Leistung für die Behandlung übernimmt.
The insurance company is checking whether it will cover the benefit for the treatment.