A1 Expression 중립

Zusammen oder getrennt?

Together or separate?

To ask how a group wants to pay the bill.

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문화적 배경

Paying separately is the default for friends and colleagues. It is not considered rude or cheap; it is considered practical. Similar to Germany, but in traditional Viennese coffee houses, the 'Ober' (waiter) might be slightly more formal and expect a clear signal early on. Precision is key. Splitting the bill is very common, and with high prices, people are very careful about who had what. In the US, 'separate checks' is often requested *before* ordering. in Germany, you decide at the *end*.

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Be Ready to List

If you say 'getrennt', the waiter will look at you and wait. You must list what you ate and drank immediately.

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Tipping when 'Getrennt'

Each person should tip individually. Rounding up to the next Euro is the minimum; 5-10% is generous.

To ask how a group wants to pay the bill.

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Be Ready to List

If you say 'getrennt', the waiter will look at you and wait. You must list what you ate and drank immediately.

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Tipping when 'Getrennt'

Each person should tip individually. Rounding up to the next Euro is the minimum; 5-10% is generous.

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Don't say 'Ja'

It's a common reflex for beginners to say 'Yes' to any question. Here, it will just lead to an awkward silence.

셀프 테스트

You are at a restaurant with a friend. You want to pay only for your own food. What do you say?

Kellner: 'Zusammen oder getrennt?'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: c

'Getrennt, bitte' is the standard way to say you want to pay separately.

Complete the sentence to say you are paying for everyone.

Wir zahlen ___________.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: b

'Zusammen' means together.

Complete the dialogue between a waiter and a customer.

Kellner: 'Das macht 25 Euro.' Kunde: 'Machen Sie 27 Euro. Stimmt ____.'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: a

'Stimmt so' is the idiomatic way to say 'Keep the change'.

Match the response to the situation.

Situation: You are on a business lunch and your boss is paying.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: b

In a business lunch where the boss pays, the answer to the waiter's question is 'Zusammen'.

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시각 학습 자료

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
You are at a restaurant with a friend. You want to pay only for your own food. What do you say? Choose A1

Kellner: 'Zusammen oder getrennt?'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: c

'Getrennt, bitte' is the standard way to say you want to pay separately.

Complete the sentence to say you are paying for everyone. Fill Blank A1

Wir zahlen ___________.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: b

'Zusammen' means together.

Complete the dialogue between a waiter and a customer. dialogue_completion A2

Kellner: 'Das macht 25 Euro.' Kunde: 'Machen Sie 27 Euro. Stimmt ____.'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: a

'Stimmt so' is the idiomatic way to say 'Keep the change'.

Match the response to the situation. situation_matching B1

Situation: You are on a business lunch and your boss is paying.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: b

In a business lunch where the boss pays, the answer to the waiter's question is 'Zusammen'.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

4 질문

It is not considered rude, but it is a statement. Paying 'zusammen' often signals romantic interest, while 'getrennt' can signal a desire for friendship or equality. It's best to discuss it briefly.

Yes, most modern German restaurants can handle multiple card transactions for one table. However, in very small cafes, they might have a 'minimum amount' for cards.

You say 'Getrennt' to the waiter, and when it's your turn, you say: 'Ich zahle für mich und die Dame hier zusammen.'

Efficiency! German service culture is often more about speed and accuracy than small talk. They want to know how to process the transaction immediately.

관련 표현

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Stimmt so

builds on

Keep the change

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Ich lade dich ein

contrast

I invite you / My treat

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Die Rechnung, bitte

similar

The bill, please

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Aufrunden

specialized form

To round up (the price)

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