Signification
Requesting the check at a restaurant.
Contexte culturel
In Mongolia, the person who initiates the 'Тооцоогоо авъя' is usually the one who pays for the whole table. Splitting the bill is rare among older generations. Younger people use 'Шот' (from Russian) frequently. They are also more likely to split the bill using banking apps like QPay. You will almost never use this phrase in a Ger. If you try to pay a nomad for a meal, they may be confused or insulted. Instead, give a small gift (like candy or tea). The host always pays. Asking for the bill is a signal that the business discussion is over and it's time for social talk or departure.
The Hand Signal
If the restaurant is loud, make a 'writing in the air' gesture with your hand while catching the waiter's eye. This is universally understood in Mongolia alongside the phrase.
Don't Wait
Mongolian waiters will almost never bring the bill until you ask. You could sit there for hours waiting!
Signification
Requesting the check at a restaurant.
The Hand Signal
If the restaurant is loud, make a 'writing in the air' gesture with your hand while catching the waiter's eye. This is universally understood in Mongolia alongside the phrase.
Don't Wait
Mongolian waiters will almost never bring the bill until you ask. You could sit there for hours waiting!
The 'Bill Fight'
Be prepared for your Mongolian friends to try and grab the bill. It's a sign of affection and respect.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing suffix for 'Tootsoo'.
Зөөгч өө, Тооцоо___ авъя.
The reflexive-possessive suffix '-гоо' is required to indicate 'our' bill.
Which verb form is the most polite for requesting the bill?
Тооцоогоо _______.
The volitional form '-ъя' is the standard polite way to make this request.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Хоол амттай байлаа. B: Тийм ээ. Зөөгч өө, _________.
After enjoying a meal, the next logical step is to ask for the bill.
Match the phrase to the context.
Context: You are in a trendy bar in Ulaanbaatar with young friends.
'Шот' is the common urban/casual term for the bill.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesЗөөгч өө, Тооцоо___ авъя.
The reflexive-possessive suffix '-гоо' is required to indicate 'our' bill.
Тооцоогоо _______.
The volitional form '-ъя' is the standard polite way to make this request.
A: Хоол амттай байлаа. B: Тийм ээ. Зөөгч өө, _________.
After enjoying a meal, the next logical step is to ask for the bill.
Context: You are in a trendy bar in Ulaanbaatar with young friends.
'Шот' is the common urban/casual term for the bill.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt's better to catch the waiter's eye first, but in casual pubs, a slightly raised voice with 'Зөөгч өө!' is acceptable.
It's better to stick to 'Tootsoo' in formal settings. 'Shot' is quite casual.
Say 'Тооцоогоо тус тусдаа авъя' (Tootsoogoo tus tusdaa avya).
Tipping is not mandatory in Mongolia, but 10% is appreciated in Ulaanbaatar restaurants.
It's a reflexive-possessive suffix. It shows the bill belongs to the speaker/group.
Yes, it means 'calculation' or 'accounting' in math and business.
Say 'И-баримт авъя' (E-barimt avya).
It's better to ask 'Хэд болсон бэ?' (How much is it?) in a taxi.
No, it's softer, closer to a 'w' sound in English.
You can walk to the counter and say 'Тооцоогоо хийе' (Let's do the calculation).
Expressions liées
Тооцоо хийе
similarLet's do the calculation.
Шот авъя
synonymI'll take the bill (Russian loanword).
Хэд болсон бэ?
similarHow much is it?
Би даая
builds onI'll treat / I'll pay.
Хариулт хэрэггүй
builds onKeep the change.
