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TOPIK 2verb

내다

naeda

내요 · 냈어요 · 낼 거예요 · 내세요

to pay; to put out, to hand in

Example

오늘 점심 밥값은 제가 낼게요.

I'll pay for lunch today.

Word parts

Related to 나다 'come out': the basic idea is making something come out, like money.

Good to know

"제가 낼게요" ("I'll pay") and "제가 살게요" ("It's my treat") are both common when picking up a bill.