This is the 274th most frequent German word.
zahlen
"Zahlen" means "to pay" in English.
'Zahle' here means 'to pay', referring to the act of providing payment for a service.
Ich zahle die Rechnung im Restaurant.
I am paying the bill at the restaurant.
In this sentence, 'zahlen' signifies 'to pay', particularly in the context of compensating or being responsible for costs.
Er muss für die Schäden zahlen.
He has to pay for the damages.
The word 'zahlen' here is used to inquire about the amount required for payment.