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ripagare

to repay

verb ree-pah-GAH-reh Rare

Also means

to reward

Usage Note

Ripagare combines ri- (again) and pagare (to pay) and often carries the sense of returning a favour or compensating someone, not just settling a debt. It takes avere as its auxiliary. A common phrase is ripagare qualcuno della sua gentilezza — 'to repay someone for their kindness'.

Examples

"Voglio ripagare il tuo favore."

Natural Translation

I want to repay your favour.

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