मतलब
Requesting to pay at a restaurant.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
Waiters will almost never bring the bill until you ask for it. Bringing the bill unsolicited is considered rude, as if they are kicking you out. Tipping is not mandatory but expected for good service. Usually, you leave the small change or round up to the nearest 5 or 10 euros. Many restaurants provide a free treat (fruit, sweet, or liqueur) after you ask for the bill. Don't rush to leave until you've enjoyed it! While cards are accepted everywhere now by law, some small island tavernas might claim the 'machine is broken'. It's always good to have some cash.
The Hand Gesture
If the restaurant is loud, make eye contact with the waiter and pretend to write on your palm. They will know exactly what you mean.
Don't wait for the bill
In Greece, if you don't ask, they won't bring it. You could sit there all night!
मतलब
Requesting to pay at a restaurant.
The Hand Gesture
If the restaurant is loud, make eye contact with the waiter and pretend to write on your palm. They will know exactly what you mean.
Don't wait for the bill
In Greece, if you don't ask, they won't bring it. You could sit there all night!
The 'Kerasma' Rule
If they bring free dessert after you ask for the bill, it's polite to stay and eat it. Don't just pay and run.
खुद को परखो
Fill in the correct article and noun form.
Συγγνώμη, θέλω ______ (ο λογαριασμός).
We need the masculine accusative article 'τον' and the accusative noun 'λογαριασμό'.
Which phrase is the most polite for a formal restaurant?
How do you ask for the bill formally?
The conditional 'Θα ήθελα' plus 'παρακαλώ' is the standard polite form.
Complete the dialogue between a customer and a waiter.
Customer: Ήταν πολύ νόστιμα, ευχαριστούμε. Waiter: Παρακαλώ! Θέλετε κάτι άλλο; Customer: Όχι, ________.
The customer is finished and wants to pay.
🎉 स्कोर: /3
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अभ्यास बैंक
3 अभ्यासΣυγγνώμη, θέλω ______ (ο λογαριασμός).
We need the masculine accusative article 'τον' and the accusative noun 'λογαριασμό'.
How do you ask for the bill formally?
The conditional 'Θα ήθελα' plus 'παρακαλώ' is the standard polite form.
Customer: Ήταν πολύ νόστιμα, ευχαριστούμε. Waiter: Παρακαλώ! Θέλετε κάτι άλλο; Customer: Όχι, ________.
The customer is finished and wants to pay.
🎉 स्कोर: /3
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
14 सवालNo, in Greek it is a standard way to express a request. Adding 'παρακαλώ' makes it perfectly polite.
Yes, 'Τον λογαριασμό, παρακαλώ' is actually more common in casual settings.
Say 'Θέλω τον λογαριασμό, θα πληρώσω με κάρτα' so they bring the machine.
Because 'λογαριασμός' is masculine, and 'τον' is the masculine accusative article.
It's not legally required, but leaving 1-2 euros or 10% is standard practice.
It's a slang term meaning 'the sad one,' used jokingly to refer to the bill.
You can say 'Θέλουμε να τον μοιράσουμε' (We want to split it).
Whenever you are ready to leave. There is no rush in Greek culture.
Yes, the 'λογαριασμός' shows what you ate, the 'απόδειξη' is the official tax document.
Yes, if you have a tab. If you pay per drink, you don't need this phrase.
Say 'Νομίζω υπάρχει ένα λάθος στον λογαριασμό' (I think there is a mistake in the bill).
In tavernas, you usually pay at the table. In modern cafes, you might pay at the counter.
It means 'account' or 'calculation'.
It is more formal, but 'Θέλω' is not incorrect or rude.
संबंधित मुहावरे
Θα ήθελα να πληρώσω
similarI would like to pay
Κρατήστε τα ρέστα
builds onKeep the change
Κερνάω εγώ
similarIt's on me / I'm treating
Πόσο κάνει;
similarHow much does it cost?
