This is the 242nd most frequent Danish word.
betale
"Betale" means "to pay."
Here, 'betale' is used in a general context meaning 'to pay' for something.
Jeg vil betale for middagen.
I will pay for the dinner.
In this sentence, 'betale' refers to the required action of paying a bill.
Du skal betale regningen før du kan gå.
You must pay the bill before you can leave.
In this usage, 'betaler' (present tense of 'betale') indicates a habitual action of paying.