Signification
Asking for a bill or proof of payment.
Contexte culturel
In many small shops, a 'handwritten' receipt on a small slip of paper is more common than a printed one. This is called a 'Kaikkaṇakku'. Sri Lankan Tamil speakers might use the word 'Kachcheri' in relation to official receipts from government offices, and the tone is often very formal. In these regions, 'Bill' is almost universally used in English, but 'Rasitu' remains the formal term in Tamil schools and official Tamil media. It is considered 'smart' to check the receipt immediately after receiving it to ensure the items and prices are correct. This is not seen as rude.
The 'Bill' Shortcut
If you forget 'Rasitu', just say 'Bill kodungal'. Everyone will understand you.
Right Hand Only
Always receive the receipt with your right hand to show respect to the person giving it.
Signification
Asking for a bill or proof of payment.
The 'Bill' Shortcut
If you forget 'Rasitu', just say 'Bill kodungal'. Everyone will understand you.
Right Hand Only
Always receive the receipt with your right hand to show respect to the person giving it.
Check the Date
Always check if the date on the 'Rasitu' is correct, especially for official work.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct polite verb to ask for a receipt.
ஐயா, எனக்கு ஒரு ரசீது _______.
'கொடுங்கள்' (koṭuṅkaḷ) is the polite form of 'give', which is necessary when addressing someone as 'Aiyā' (Sir).
Which of these is the most common informal way to ask for a bill in a city?
Choose the correct option:
'பில் கொடுங்கள்' (Pil koṭuṅkaḷ) uses the English loanword 'Bill' and is very common in urban Tamil Nadu.
Complete the dialogue at a restaurant.
Customer: சாப்பாடு அருமை! Waiter: நன்றி ஐயா. Customer: ___________.
After praising the food, the customer would naturally ask for the bill/receipt to pay.
Match the phrase to the correct context.
Context: You need a receipt for your office taxes.
'Aluvalakattiṟkāka' means 'for the office', which fits the tax context.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesஐயா, எனக்கு ஒரு ரசீது _______.
'கொடுங்கள்' (koṭuṅkaḷ) is the polite form of 'give', which is necessary when addressing someone as 'Aiyā' (Sir).
Choose the correct option:
'பில் கொடுங்கள்' (Pil koṭuṅkaḷ) uses the English loanword 'Bill' and is very common in urban Tamil Nadu.
Customer: சாப்பாடு அருமை! Waiter: நன்றி ஐயா. Customer: ___________.
After praising the food, the customer would naturally ask for the bill/receipt to pay.
Context: You need a receipt for your office taxes.
'Aluvalakattiṟkāka' means 'for the office', which fits the tax context.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsTechnically, 'Rasitu' is a receipt (proof of payment) and 'Bill' is an invoice (request for payment), but in daily Tamil, they are used interchangeably.
No, it's too formal. With friends, you wouldn't usually ask for a receipt. If you need to track shared expenses, use 'Kanakku ezhuthu' (write the account).
English influence is very strong in Tamil Nadu. 'Bill' is shorter and easier to say in a busy market.
You can insist by saying 'Kandippa rasitu venum' (I definitely need a receipt).
Expressions liées
பணம் செலுத்து
builds onTo pay money
மீதிப் பணம்
similarChange (remaining money)
விலைப்பட்டியல்
specialized formInvoice / Price list
செலுத்துச் சீட்டு
specialized formPay-in slip (bank)
