Bedeutung
Asking for the bill.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Dutch people are very direct. Using 'graag' is the standard way to be polite without being overly formal. In Flanders, service is often slightly more formal. You might hear 'Mag ik de rekening, alstublieft?' more often. In many cultures, you wait for the bill to be brought to you. In the Netherlands, you must ask for it.
The 'G' Sound
The 'g' in 'graag' is difficult. Practice by making a 'k' sound but vibrating your throat.
Tipping
Tipping is not mandatory in the Netherlands, but rounding up is appreciated.
Bedeutung
Asking for the bill.
The 'G' Sound
The 'g' in 'graag' is difficult. Practice by making a 'k' sound but vibrating your throat.
Tipping
Tipping is not mandatory in the Netherlands, but rounding up is appreciated.
Teste dich selbst
Complete the sentence with the correct word.
Ik wil ______ betalen.
'Graag' is the polite adverb needed here.
Which sentence is more polite?
A: Ik wil betalen. B: Ik wil graag betalen.
'Graag' adds politeness.
Match the phrase to its meaning.
Ik wil graag betalen -> ?
The phrase translates directly to 'I would like to pay'.
What do you say to the waiter?
Waiter: 'Alles naar wens?' You: 'Ja, ______.'
This is the standard response to end the meal.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenIk wil ______ betalen.
'Graag' is the polite adverb needed here.
A: Ik wil betalen. B: Ik wil graag betalen.
'Graag' adds politeness.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
The phrase translates directly to 'I would like to pay'.
Waiter: 'Alles naar wens?' You: 'Ja, ______.'
This is the standard response to end the meal.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
6 FragenNo, it is expected. Waiters won't bring it until you ask.
Yes, it works for any payment.
It makes the request polite.
Say 'Ik wil graag apart betalen'.
Yes, it is the standard verb.
It helps, but 'graag' is usually enough.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Mag ik de rekening?
synonymMay I have the bill?
Ik wil afrekenen
similarI want to settle the tab.
Alstublieft
builds onPlease/Here you go.
