From root: bayad
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagbayad
nag-BA-yad
paid
Present (Incomplete)
nagbabayad
nag-ba-BA-yad
is paying
Future (Contemplated)
magbabayad
mag-ba-BA-yad
will pay
Usage Note
Magbayad is used when someone is paying for goods, services, or debts, focusing on the person performing the action. It is frequently used in everyday situations like paying for transportation fares or at a store counter.
Examples
" Magbayad ka muna sa kahera. "
Natural Translation
Pay at the cashier first.
Literal Translation
Pay you first at cashier.
" Kailangan mong magbayad ng utang. "
Natural Translation
You need to pay your debt.
Literal Translation
Need you to pay debt.
" Bago ka umalis ng bahay, siguraduhin mong magbayad ng kuryente nang hindi tayo maputulan ng linya sa susunod na linggo. "
Natural Translation
Before you leave the house, make sure to pay the electricity so we don't get our line cut next week.
Literal Translation
Before you leave of house, ensure you-that pay of electricity so not we get-cut of line at next (linker) week.
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