bayad
báyad with stress marks
payment
Usage Note
Bayad refers to both the money given for a service and the act of paying. It is most commonly heard in public transportation like jeepneys, where passengers pass their fare to the driver while politely saying 'Bayad po' or 'Pakiabot po.'
Examples
" Heto po ang bayad ko. "
Natural Translation
Here is my payment.
Literal Translation
Here sir the payment my.
" Magkano ang bayad dito? "
Natural Translation
How much is the payment for this?
Literal Translation
How much the payment here?
" Bago tayo umalis, siguraduhin mong sapat ang bayad natin sa kuryente at tubig. "
Natural Translation
Before we leave, make sure our payment for electricity and water is enough.
Literal Translation
Before we leave, make-sure you enough the payment our for electricity and water.
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