Phrasal Verb: Pay back
English Meaning: Reimburse; take revenge
Hindi Meaning: वापस करना; बदला लेना
The phrasal verb “pay back” has two main meanings — to return money that was borrowed, and to take revenge on someone for a wrong or hurt.
In Hindi:
- पैसे वापस करना (when referring to returning money)
- बदला लेना (when referring to revenge)
What Does “Pay Back” Mean?
- To reimburse – to give back the amount of money that was borrowed or owed.
- To take revenge – to retaliate or respond to someone’s bad action with a similar one.
How to Use “Pay Back” in Sentences
Example 1: I’ll pay you back next week.
Hindi: मैं तुम्हें अगले हफ्ते पैसे वापस कर दूंगा।
Example 2: She paid back the loan in full.
Hindi: उसने पूरा कर्ज चुका दिया।
Example 3: He paid back his enemies for what they did.
Hindi: उसने अपने दुश्मनों से उनके किए का बदला लिया।
Example 4: I need to pay back my friend before the end of the month.
Hindi: मुझे महीने के अंत से पहले अपने दोस्त को पैसे लौटाने हैं।
Example 5: Don’t worry, I’ll pay you back as soon as I get my salary.
Hindi: चिंता मत करो, जैसे ही मेरी सैलरी आएगी, मैं तुम्हें पैसे वापस कर दूंगा।
Common Mistakes When Using “Pay Back”
Incorrect: He payed back me the money.
Correct: He paid me back the money.
(“Paid” is the correct past tense of “pay” and the structure should be proper.)
Incorrect: I paid him back with my card swipe. Correct: I paid him back using my card.
(“Pay back” doesn’t refer to the method of payment but the act of returning.)
Questions for Test
- What are the two meanings of “pay back”?
- Translate: “She paid back the entire amount.”
- Fill in the blank: “He _______ his enemies for the betrayal.”
- What is the past tense of “pay back”?
- Write a sentence in English using “pay back” for revenge.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can “pay back” only be used for money?
No, it can also be used in the context of revenge or retaliation.
What’s the difference between “pay back” and “repay”?
“Pay back” is more informal and commonly used in spoken English, while “repay” is more formal and often used in written contexts.
Is it correct to say “I’ll pay back the favor”?
Yes, it means you will return the kindness or do something in return.
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