payable — that must or can be paid
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: that must or can be paid
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpeɪəbl/
Korean meaning: 지불해야 하는, 지불 가능한
Korean pronunciation: 페이-어-블 (강세: 페이)
Example Sentences
- My credit card bill is payable by the 15th, but I'm still waiting for my paycheck!
- The insurance premium is payable annually or monthly.
- All taxes are payable to the government, whether you like it or not.
payable
ADJECTIVE//ˈpeɪəbl//
that must or can be paid
The invoice is payable within thirty days.
The payable amount was ready to be paid immediately. (PAY + ABLE = PAYABLE → able and required to be paid)
Pay the payable bill to keep your finances stable.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
중세 프랑스어 'payer'(지불하다)에서 유래되었고, 라틴어 'pacare'(평화롭게 하다, 만족시키다)가 어원입니다. 빚을 갚으면 평화로워진다는 의미가 담겨 있습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My credit card bill is payable by the 15th, but I'm still waiting for my paycheck!”
“The insurance premium is payable annually or monthly.”
“All taxes are payable to the government, whether you like it or not.”
“The rent is payable on the first day of each month, no excuses!”
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