Signification
Settling a debt or invoice.
Contexte culturel
The 'fight' for the bill is a sign of respect and friendship. It is common to hear 'Ne dolazi u obzir!' (Out of the question!) when someone else tries to pay. In modern Belgrade cafes, splitting the bill is becoming more acceptable among students, but it is still polite to ask 'Da li delimo?' (Are we sharing?). In business, the person who invited the other party is strictly expected to pay the bill. There is no splitting in professional contexts. In a traditional kafana, the waiter might keep a 'tefter' (running tab) for regular guests, and they pay the 'račun' at the end of the night or even the week.
The 'Eye Contact' Rule
In Serbia, you don't need to shout for the bill. Just make eye contact with the waiter and mimic writing in the air with your hand.
Check the Bill
Always check the 'račun' for 'usluga' (service charge). It is usually not included in Serbia, so a tip of 10% is appreciated.
Signification
Settling a debt or invoice.
The 'Eye Contact' Rule
In Serbia, you don't need to shout for the bill. Just make eye contact with the waiter and mimic writing in the air with your hand.
Check the Bill
Always check the 'račun' for 'usluga' (service charge). It is usually not included in Serbia, so a tip of 10% is appreciated.
Perfective vs Imperfective
Remember: 'Platio sam' (I paid - done) vs 'Plaćao sam' (I was paying - process). Use 'platiti' for the actual act of handing over money.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'platiti' in the present tense.
Ja ______ račun za kafu.
The first person singular of 'platiti' is 'platim'.
Which sentence is correct for asking for the bill in a restaurant?
How do you ask for the bill?
'Platiti' is the correct verb for settling a bill.
Match the Serbian phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are standard translations.
Complete the dialogue.
Konobar: Izvolite vaš ______. Gost: Hvala, želim da ______ karticom.
The waiter brings the bill (račun) and the guest pays (plati).
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Where to pay 'Račun'
Places
- • Restoran
- • Banka
- • Pošta
- • Prodavnica
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesJa ______ račun za kafu.
The first person singular of 'platiti' is 'platim'.
How do you ask for the bill?
'Platiti' is the correct verb for settling a bill.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are standard translations.
Konobar: Izvolite vaš ______. Gost: Hvala, želim da ______ karticom.
The waiter brings the bill (račun) and the guest pays (plati).
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsYes, you can say 'Platio sam košulju' (I paid for the shirt), but 'Kupio sam košulju' (I bought the shirt) is more common.
Yes, 'tekući račun' is a checking account. You 'otvarate račun' (open an account) at a bank.
You say 'Račun je na mene' or more commonly 'Ja častim' (I'm treating).
The plural is 'računi'. To pay multiple bills, you say 'platiti račune'.
Expressions liées
Plaćati na rate
specialized formTo pay in installments
Častiti
similarTo treat someone
Vratiti dug
similarTo return a debt
Računica
builds onCalculation/Logic
