This is the 601st most frequent Hebrew word.
לשלם
To pay.
In this sentence, 'לשלם' metaphorically means 'to atone' or 'to make amends,' showing a figurative application.
הוא רוצה לשלם על טעויותיו.
He wants to atone for his mistakes.
This usage of 'לשלם' is metaphorical, indicating bearing a cost or consequence in a non-financial context.
היא נאלצה לשלם מחיר יקר עבור הצלחתה.
She had to pay a high price for her success.
Here, 'לשלם' is used in its primary meaning, which is 'to pay' for something, typically involving monetary exchange.