From root: bayad
Usage Note
Kabayaran refers to the total settlement or reward for something done. It can also be used figuratively to mean retribution or the price one pays for an action.
Examples
" Maliit lang ang kabayaran ko. "
Natural Translation
My pay is just small.
Literal Translation
Small only the compensation my.
" Ito ang kabayaran sa trabaho mo. "
Natural Translation
This is the compensation for your work.
Literal Translation
This the compensation to work your.
" Hindi sapat na kabayaran ang pera para sa lahat ng oras na inilaan niya sa proyekto. "
Natural Translation
Money is not enough compensation for all the time he dedicated to the project.
Literal Translation
Not enough compensation the money for all of time that dedicated he to project.
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