मतलब
Requesting the check at a restaurant.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
Waiters will almost never bring the bill until you ask for it. It's seen as a sign of hospitality to let you stay as long as you want. Tipping is usually done by rounding up or leaving 10%. If the bill is 18.50 BGN, leaving 20 BGN is common. In many Balkan countries, the person who invites others is expected to pay. Asking for 'сметката' is a power move to show generosity. Contactless payment is very common in cities. After asking for the bill, you can say 'С карта' (With card).
Hand Gestures
If the waiter is far away, make a 'writing in the air' motion. It's the universal sign for 'Сметката, моля.'
Don't Wait
Don't wait for the waiter to bring the bill. They won't! You must ask for it.
मतलब
Requesting the check at a restaurant.
Hand Gestures
If the waiter is far away, make a 'writing in the air' motion. It's the universal sign for 'Сметката, моля.'
Don't Wait
Don't wait for the waiter to bring the bill. They won't! You must ask for it.
Card vs Cash
Always check if they accept cards before you eat, but if you forgot, ask 'Може ли с карта?' right after asking for the bill.
The 'Thank You' Trick
Saying 'Благодаря' (Thank you) while handing over money often means 'Keep the change.'
खुद को परखो
Complete the phrase to ask for the bill politely.
__________, моля.
We need the definite form 'Сметката' (the bill).
Which of these is the most common way to ask for the bill in a Bulgarian restaurant?
How do you ask for the check?
'Сметката, моля' is the standard phrase.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are finished with your dinner and want to pay.
You use this phrase specifically when you are ready to pay.
Complete the dialogue.
Learner: Извинете! Waiter: Да? Learner: __________, моля.
In the context of finishing a meal, you ask for the bill.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यास__________, моля.
We need the definite form 'Сметката' (the bill).
How do you ask for the check?
'Сметката, моля' is the standard phrase.
You are finished with your dinner and want to pay.
You use this phrase specifically when you are ready to pay.
Learner: Извинете! Waiter: Да? Learner: __________, моля.
In the context of finishing a meal, you ask for the bill.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालNo, it's not rude, but adding 'Извинете' (Excuse me) or 'Може ли' (May I) makes it more polite.
Say 'Поотделно, моля' (Separately, please).
No, in a shop you just go to the register. Use it only where a waiter serves you.
Just say 'Сметката, моля' and take the folder when it arrives. No special phrase needed.
Yes, it can mean a bank account or a mathematical calculation.
Usually no. In some tourist areas, a service charge might be added, but it's rare. Check for 'обслужване' on the bill.
It's a standard 't' sound, like in 'top'.
Very rarely. Stick to 'Сметката'.
Say 'Сметката, моля, че бързаме' (The bill, please, because we're in a hurry).
In Bulgaria, you usually say it to your waiter.
संबंधित मुहावरे
Може ли сметката?
similarCan I have the bill?
Плащам в брой
builds onI am paying in cash.
С карта
builds onBy card.
Поотделно
specialized formSeparately.
Задръжте рестото
builds onKeep the change.
