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When to use "bezahlen" and when "zahlen"?
In Swiss German "bezahlen" does not exist and "zahlen" is used in all situations mentioned in the other answers - without causing any confusion. Therefore I consider the two verbs ...
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Catch up with someone: Aufholen or Einholen?
"aufholen" is the act of (physically of metaphorically) diminishing the gap between one party and its "competition".
E.g., if someone goes in some distance in front of you and you ...
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