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How to Say ‘There, the payment went through.’ in German

So, die Zahlung ist durchgegangen.

zoh dee TSAH-loong ist DOORKH-ge-gang-en

[zoh dee TSAH-loong ist DOORKH-ge-gang-en]

💬 Usage Tip: So at the start doesn't mean "so" here. It's a filler like "There we go" or "Right," that marks a task as finished.

Phrase Breakdown

So, die Zahlung

zoh dee TSAH-loong

So, the payment

'So' is a filler meaning 'okay, right'. Make a small pause after it. 'Zahlung' starts with 'ts' and has a long 'a': 'TSAH-lung'.

Example

So, die Zahlung ist erledigt.

Right, the payment is done.

Words in this phrase

[zoh]

right; okay

Filler word marking completion.

Example

So, fertig!

Right, done!

die

[dee]

the

Definite article used to specify something already known.

Example

Die Katze ist süß.

The cat is cute.

Zahlung

[TSAH-loong]

payment

The act of paying; feminine noun.

Example

Die Zahlung war erfolgreich.

The payment was successful.

ist durchgegangen.

ist DOORKH-ge-gang-en

has gone through

Perfect tense of 'durchgehen' (to go through), built with 'ist'. Stress 'DURCH': 'DURCH-ge-gan-gen'.

Example

Die Überweisung ist durchgegangen.

The transfer has gone through.

Words in this phrase

ist

[ist]

A form of the verb 'sein' used for singular subjects.

Example

Für viele Bewerber Ist ein gutes Teamklima entscheidend.

For many applicants, a good team climate is crucial.

durchgegangen

[DOORKH-ge-gang-en]

gone through; approved

Past participle of 'durchgehen'.

Example

Die Buchung ist durchgegangen.

The booking went through.

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