A1 Expression 중립

Palun arve!

The bill, please!

Used in restaurants to request the check.

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문화적 배경

In Estonia, it is considered polite to wait for the waiter to come near your table before asking for the bill. Waving your hands frantically is seen as rude. Like its Nordic neighbors, Estonia is almost entirely cashless. Even when you ask for the 'arve', the waiter will likely bring a card machine immediately. Splitting the bill (eraldi) is very common among friends and even on dates. Don't be surprised if the waiter asks 'Together or separately?' before you even say anything. Tipping is not built into the bill. If you want to tip, you usually add it to the card payment or leave cash on the table after the 'arve' has been settled.

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Eye Contact

In Estonia, catching the waiter's eye and giving a small nod is the best way to signal you're ready for the bill.

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Don't Snap

Never snap your fingers to get a waiter's attention in Estonia; it's considered very rude.

Used in restaurants to request the check.

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Eye Contact

In Estonia, catching the waiter's eye and giving a small nod is the best way to signal you're ready for the bill.

⚠️

Don't Snap

Never snap your fingers to get a waiter's attention in Estonia; it's considered very rude.

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Card First

If you want to pay by card, you can say 'Kaardiga, palun' while they bring the bill to save a trip.

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The Magic Word

Remember that 'Palun' is used for everything. Use it often and you'll always sound polite.

셀프 테스트

You are finished with your meal in a Tallinn restaurant. What do you say to the waiter?

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✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Palun arve!

'Arve' is the bill. 'Pilet' is a ticket, 'Menüü' is the menu, and 'Tere' is hello.

Complete the polite request for the bill.

Kas ma ______ arve?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: saaksin

'Saaksin' is the conditional 'could I get', making the request more polite.

Match the phrase to the situation.

You want to pay separately from your friend.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Palun arve eraldi.

'Eraldi' means separately.

Fill in the missing part of the dialogue.

Waiter: Kas te soovite veel midagi? Learner: Ei, aitäh. _________.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Palun arve

When you don't want anything else, you usually ask for the bill.

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시각 학습 자료

Where to use 'Palun arve!'

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Places

  • Restoran
  • Kohvik
  • Pubi
  • Baar

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
You are finished with your meal in a Tallinn restaurant. What do you say to the waiter? Choose A1

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✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Palun arve!

'Arve' is the bill. 'Pilet' is a ticket, 'Menüü' is the menu, and 'Tere' is hello.

Complete the polite request for the bill. Fill Blank A2

Kas ma ______ arve?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: saaksin

'Saaksin' is the conditional 'could I get', making the request more polite.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A2

You want to pay separately from your friend.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Palun arve eraldi.

'Eraldi' means separately.

Fill in the missing part of the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

Waiter: Kas te soovite veel midagi? Learner: Ei, aitäh. _________.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Palun arve

When you don't want anything else, you usually ask for the bill.

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자주 묻는 질문

10 질문

No, it's the standard way to ask. Adding 'vabandust' at the start makes it even softer.

No, 'Palun' already means please. You don't need to add anything else.

Usually no, shops have registers where the total is shown automatically.

Just say 'Palun üks arve' or 'Ma maksan kõige eest'.

You can say 'See on teile' (This is for you) or 'Tagasi pole vaja' (No need for change).

Mostly yes, but 'arve' is the proper Estonian word, while 'tšekk' is more casual.

It's a cultural norm in Estonia to offer split checks for every group.

Usually when you are ready to leave. It's fine to have a half-full glass.

In the short phrase 'Palun arve', use 'arve'. In a full sentence like 'Ma palun arvet', use 'arvet'.

Yes, it works perfectly at a bar too.

관련 표현

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Kas ma saaksin maksta?

similar

Can I pay?

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Tšekk, palun!

synonym

Check, please!

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Kas saaks eraldi?

specialized form

Can we pay separately?

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Jootraha

related

Tip

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Kviitung

related

Receipt

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