المعنى
Requesting the check.
خلفية ثقافية
Waiters will never bring the bill until you ask. It's considered a sign of hospitality to let you stay as long as you want. Similar to Greece, but in some tourist areas, they might be slightly more proactive. Still, 'έναν λογαριασμό παρακαλώ' is the standard. In Greek-run diners abroad, the culture often blends. They might bring the bill early (US style) but will appreciate the Greek phrase. The person who invites usually pays. Splitting the bill is less common in formal business settings than in friend groups.
The Air-Writing Gesture
If the restaurant is loud, make a gesture as if you are writing on your palm. Every Greek waiter will understand this means 'bill'.
Check the Receipt
Always ensure you get an 'απόδειξη' (official receipt). It's a legal requirement in Greece for tax purposes.
المعنى
Requesting the check.
The Air-Writing Gesture
If the restaurant is loud, make a gesture as if you are writing on your palm. Every Greek waiter will understand this means 'bill'.
Check the Receipt
Always ensure you get an 'απόδειξη' (official receipt). It's a legal requirement in Greece for tax purposes.
The 'Kerasma' Etiquette
If they bring free fruit or dessert with the bill, don't ask to pay immediately. Wait 5-10 minutes out of respect for the gift.
اختبر نفسك
Which is the most grammatically correct way to ask for the bill?
_______ λογαριασμό, παρακαλώ.
'Λογαριασμό' is masculine accusative, so it requires 'Έναν'.
Complete the dialogue in a taverna.
Πελάτης: Συγγνώμη! Σερβιτόρος: Ορίστε! Πελάτης: ___________, παρακαλώ.
In the context of finishing a meal, asking for the bill is the logical step.
Match the phrase to the formality level.
1. Να πληρώσουμε; 2. Θα μπορούσαμε να έχουμε τον λογαριασμό;
Using the conditional 'θα μπορούσαμε' is much more formal than the simple 'να πληρώσουμε'.
Fill in the missing letters for the word 'bill'.
Έναν λ_γ_ρ_ασ_ό, παρακαλώ.
The correct spelling is λογαριασμό.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Restaurant Vocabulary
The Request
- • Έναν λογαριασμό
- • Παρακαλώ
- • Συγγνώμη
The Payment
- • Κάρτα
- • Μετρητά
- • Ρέστα
بنك التمارين
4 تمارين_______ λογαριασμό, παρακαλώ.
'Λογαριασμό' is masculine accusative, so it requires 'Έναν'.
Πελάτης: Συγγνώμη! Σερβιτόρος: Ορίστε! Πελάτης: ___________, παρακαλώ.
In the context of finishing a meal, asking for the bill is the logical step.
1. Να πληρώσουμε; 2. Θα μπορούσαμε να έχουμε τον λογαριασμό;
Using the conditional 'θα μπορούσαμε' is much more formal than the simple 'να πληρώσουμε'.
Έναν λ_γ_ρ_ασ_ό, παρακαλώ.
The correct spelling is λογαριασμό.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
4 أسئلةBoth are fine. 'Έναν' (a) is slightly more common for a general request, while 'τον' (the) is slightly more specific. You can't go wrong with either.
Yes, shouting is rude. Try to make eye contact or raise your hand slightly. If they don't see you, a polite 'Συγγνώμη!' (Excuse me) is better.
Yes, the word 'λογαριασμός' is used for all bills (electricity, phone, water). However, you wouldn't say 'παρακαλώ' to a piece of mail!
You can say 'χωριστά' (separately) or 'ρεφενέ' (splitting equally).
عبارات ذات صلة
πόσο κάνει;
similarHow much does it cost?
κρατήστε τα ρέστα
builds onKeep the change.
απόδειξη
specialized formReceipt
κερασμένο
contrastOn the house
