membayar

Membayar is an Indonesian verb meaning to pay, to settle a monetary obligation, or to provide value in exchange for goods, services, or debts. It is formed with the prefix me- added to the base word bayar, making it a transitive verb that typically requires an object representing what is paid.

As a transitive verb, membayar takes a direct object such as tagihan (bill), utang (debt), or cicilan (installment). It can also indicate the recipient by using a prepositional phrase, for example membayar kepada penjual (to pay the seller) or membayar utang kepada temannya (pay the debt to a friend). Common collocations include membayar tunai (pay in cash), membayar dengan kartu kredit (pay with a credit card), and membayar secara online (pay online). Phrases like membayar lunas (pay off completely) and membayar tepat waktu (pay on time) describe the manner or status of the payment.

Membayar is often contrasted with the related noun pembayaran, which denotes the act or process of payment. The verb form also appears in various tenses and aspects in Indonesian, while the meaning remains focused on providing money or an equivalent value to fulfill an obligation. In everyday and formal language, membayar appears in contexts ranging from personal finances to commercial transactions and contract wording.

See also: bayar, pembayaran, utang, tagihan, cicilan.