From root: bayad
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
binayaran
bi-na-ya-RAN
paid for
Present (Incomplete)
binabayaran
bi-na-ba-ya-RAN
paying for
Future (Contemplated)
babayaran
ba-ba-ya-RAN
will pay for
Usage Note
Bayaran is used when the focus of the sentence is the specific object, service, or person being paid. It is an essential object-focus verb used daily for transactions such as settling bills, fares, or debts in both formal and informal contexts.
Examples
" Bayaran mo na ang bill. "
Natural Translation
Go pay the bill now.
Literal Translation
Pay-for you already the bill.
" Kailangan mong bayaran ang utang mo. "
Natural Translation
You need to pay your debt.
Literal Translation
Need you pay the debt your.
" Kailangan nating bayaran ang upa bago matapos ang buwan para hindi tayo magkaroon ng problema. "
Natural Translation
We need to pay the rent before the month ends so we don't run into trouble.
Literal Translation
Need we pay-for the rent before end the month so not we have of problem.
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