Bedeutung
The act of settling a debt.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Tipping (бакшиш) is expected in restaurants, usually around 10%. You add it to the 'сметка' when you pay. The 'Birthday Rule': If it is your birthday, you are the one who 'плаща сметката' for your friends. They bring gifts, you bring the treat. Arguments over who pays the bill can be quite loud and performative, as everyone wants to show generosity. Using 'EasyPay' terminals to pay utility bills is a unique cultural staple. You'll see long queues of people 'плащащи сметки' at the start of the month.
The Definite Article
Always use 'сметката' (the bill) instead of 'сметка' (a bill) when you are at a restaurant. It sounds much more natural.
Don't say 'за'
Avoid saying 'плащам за сметката'. It's a common English-speaker mistake. Just 'плащам сметката'.
Bedeutung
The act of settling a debt.
The Definite Article
Always use 'сметката' (the bill) instead of 'сметка' (a bill) when you are at a restaurant. It sounds much more natural.
Don't say 'за'
Avoid saying 'плащам за сметката'. It's a common English-speaker mistake. Just 'плащам сметката'.
The 'Treat' Culture
If a Bulgarian says 'Аз черпя', don't try to pay the bill. It can be seen as refusing their hospitality.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'плащам' (present tense).
Аз винаги _______ сметките си навреме.
The subject is 'Аз' (I), so the verb must end in '-ам'.
Which sentence is correct?
How do you ask for the bill in a restaurant?
'Може ли сметката?' is the standard, polite way to ask for the check.
Complete the dialogue.
Сервитьор: 'Ще плащате в брой или с карта?' Клиент: '_______'
The client is answering the question about the payment method.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You want to treat your friend for their help.
This expresses your intention to cover the cost.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenАз винаги _______ сметките си навреме.
The subject is 'Аз' (I), so the verb must end in '-ам'.
How do you ask for the bill in a restaurant?
'Може ли сметката?' is the standard, polite way to ask for the check.
Сервитьор: 'Ще плащате в брой или с карта?' Клиент: '_______'
The client is answering the question about the payment method.
You want to treat your friend for their help.
This expresses your intention to cover the cost.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
4 FragenNot really. For a shirt, you would say 'Плащам ризата'. 'Сметка' is for services or a collection of items (like a meal or monthly utilities).
Use 'плащам' for the general idea of paying or if you are in the process. Use 'платя' for the specific moment you complete the payment.
Simply say 'Сметката, моля' (The bill, please) or 'Може ли сметката?' (May I have the bill?).
Say 'Може ли да платя с карта?' (Can I pay with a card?).
Verwandte Redewendungen
Плащам в брой
specialized formTo pay in cash
Сметката, моля
similarThe bill, please
За моя сметка
builds onOn my account / My treat
Разделяме сметката
contrastWe are splitting the bill
