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Paise dena in English: To pay (पैसे देना)
to pay
Hindi (Devanagari)
पैसे देना
Hindi (English letters)
paise dena
पैसे देना (paise dena) can be expressed as “to pay” in English. For example: “I'll pay the bill.”
“paise dena” kehna ho, to English mein “to pay” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Cafe bill
I'll pay the bill.
बिल मैं पैसे देता हूँ।
bill main paise deta hoon.
How to pronounce “to pay”
Say it in English
too pay
This is a sound guide for English, using a common American pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the stronger syllable in a longer word. Say the example sentence at a comfortable pace; Hindi spelling does not map sound for sound to English.
to pay: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| to pay | पैसे देना paise dena The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| I'll pay the bill. | बिल मैं पैसे देता हूँ। bill main paise deta hoon. Cafe bill | Cafe bill |
| I paid the vegetable seller. | सब्ज़ी वाले को पैसे दे दिए। sabzi wale ko paise de diye. Market bag | Market bag |
The dictionary expression is “to pay”. In a sentence, choose the verb form for the subject and time; the examples show three complete patterns.
To is part of an infinitive such as to go, but it does not appear before every English verb. After can, could, will or should, use the base form directly.
How to use “to pay” in English sentences
1. Cafe bill
I'll pay the bill.
बिल मैं पैसे देता हूँ।
bill main paise deta hoon.
2. Market bag
I paid the vegetable seller.
सब्ज़ी वाले को पैसे दे दिए।
sabzi wale ko paise de diye.
3. Split check
Please pay half — I'll take the rest.
आप आधा पैसे दीजिए, बाकी मैं।
aap aadha paise dijiye, baaki main.
Common mistakes with “to pay”
Instead of
I will to pay the bill.
Say this
I'll pay the bill.
'll is the short form of will. Use the base verb directly after will; do not add to.
Instead of
Me'll pay the bill.
Say this
I'll pay the bill.
Use I for the person doing or experiencing the action. Me cannot replace I as the subject of this sentence.
Settling a restaurant bill
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Who will pay the bill?
Show Hindi meaning
बिल कौन पैसे देगा?
bill kaun paise dega?
You
I'll pay today.
Show Hindi meaning
आज मैं पैसे देता हूँ।
aaj main paise deta hoon.
Partner
No — let's pay half and half.
Show Hindi meaning
नहीं, आधा-आधा पैसे देते हैं।
nahi, aadha-aadha paise dete hain.
You
Okay.
Show Hindi meaning
ठीक है।
theek hai.
Your turn: use “to pay”
Say this in English: सब्ज़ी वाले को पैसे दे दिए। (sabzi wale ko paise de diye.)
Reveal sample answer
I paid the vegetable seller.
सब्ज़ी वाले को पैसे दे दिए।
sabzi wale ko paise de diye.
Compare your word order with “I paid the vegetable seller.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “to pay” in English
Paise dena ko English mein kya kehte hain?
पैसे देना (paise dena) can be expressed as “to pay” in English. For example: “I'll pay the bill.”
What does “to pay” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “to pay” means पैसे देना (paise dena). The sentence “I'll pay the bill.” shows it in context.
How do I use “to pay” in a sentence?
I paid the vegetable seller. Hindi meaning: सब्ज़ी वाले को पैसे दे दिए। (sabzi wale ko paise de diye.). The dictionary expression is “to pay”. In a sentence, choose the verb form for the subject and time; the examples show three complete patterns.
What should I watch for when using “to pay”?
To is part of an infinitive such as to go, but it does not appear before every English verb. After can, could, will or should, use the base form directly.
