A1 Collocation तटस्थ

يدفع الفاتورة

yadfa' al-fatoura

Pay the bill

मतलब

To settle an outstanding payment for goods or services.

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सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि

It is common to use the word 'Hisāb' more than 'Fātūrah' in social settings. The host will often say 'Khalīha 'alaynā' (Leave it on us) as a sign of extreme hospitality. The 'fight' over the bill is a national sport. Even if someone is struggling financially, they might insist on paying to show 'Gada'ana' (manliness/chivalry). In business, 'Tasdid' is the preferred term for paying invoices. In social life, the eldest or the person who invited the others usually pays without question. French influence is strong, so you might hear 'L'addition' used alongside 'Al-fātūrah'.

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Use 'Hisāb' for restaurants

While 'Fātūrah' is correct, saying 'Al-hisāb, law samaht' (The account, please) sounds more natural in a cafe.

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Check the 'Ayn'

Make sure to pronounce the 'ع' in 'Yadfa' clearly, or it might sound like another word.

मतलब

To settle an outstanding payment for goods or services.

💡

Use 'Hisāb' for restaurants

While 'Fātūrah' is correct, saying 'Al-hisāb, law samaht' (The account, please) sounds more natural in a cafe.

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Check the 'Ayn'

Make sure to pronounce the 'ع' in 'Yadfa' clearly, or it might sound like another word.

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The Bill Fight

Don't be shocked if someone snatches the bill from your hand; it's a sign of affection!

खुद को परखो

Fill in the missing verb in the correct present tense form for 'I'.

أنا ____ الفاتورة في المطعم. (أدفع / يدفع)

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: أدفع

The first person singular 'I' (أنا) requires the verb to start with 'Alif' (أ).

Which word means 'The Bill'?

ما معنى كلمة 'The Bill' باللغة العربية؟

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: الفاتورة

الفاتورة is the Arabic word for bill/invoice.

Complete the dialogue between a customer and a waiter.

الزبون: أريد أن ____ الفاتورة، من فضلك.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: أدفع

You 'pay' (adfa'a) a bill, you don't drink or sleep it.

Match the phrase to the situation.

فاتورة الكهرباء

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: At the utility office

Electricity bills are paid at utility offices or online.

🎉 स्कोर: /4

विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स

अभ्यास बैंक

4 अभ्यास
Fill in the missing verb in the correct present tense form for 'I'. Fill Blank A1

أنا ____ الفاتورة في المطعم. (أدفع / يدفع)

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: أدفع

The first person singular 'I' (أنا) requires the verb to start with 'Alif' (أ).

Which word means 'The Bill'? Choose A1

ما معنى كلمة 'The Bill' باللغة العربية؟

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: الفاتورة

الفاتورة is the Arabic word for bill/invoice.

Complete the dialogue between a customer and a waiter. dialogue_completion A1

الزبون: أريد أن ____ الفاتورة، من فضلك.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: أدفع

You 'pay' (adfa'a) a bill, you don't drink or sleep it.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A2

فاتورة الكهرباء

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: At the utility office

Electricity bills are paid at utility offices or online.

🎉 स्कोर: /4

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल

5 सवाल

Yes, but usually you say 'Dafa'tu lahu' (I paid him). 'Fātūrah' implies a document exists.

Yes, from Morocco to Iraq, 'Fātūrah' is understood, though 'Hisāb' is a common alternative.

There isn't one word. You say 'Nataqāsam al-hisāb' (We divide the account).

The plural is 'Fawātīr' (فواتير).

It is neutral. It works in a palace or a pizza shop.

संबंधित मुहावरे

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دفع نقداً

specialized form

To pay in cash

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دفع بالبطاقة

specialized form

To pay by card

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وصل

similar

Receipt

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سدّد الدين

builds on

To settle a debt

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قسيمة

similar

Voucher/Coupon

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