Haluaisin laskun
I would like the bill
Phrase in 30 Seconds
Use this polite phrase to signal you are ready to pay and leave a Finnish restaurant or cafe.
- Means: 'I would like the bill' (polite and standard).
- Used in: Restaurants, cafes, bars, or any service-based establishment.
- Don't confuse: Avoid 'Haluan laskun', which sounds too demanding and rude.
Explanation at your level:
意思
Asking to pay at a restaurant.
文化背景
Tipping is not expected. The price on the bill is what you pay. However, rounding up is a nice gesture for great service. Waiters will not bring the bill until asked. They want to give you 'ruokarauha' (peace to eat). Splitting the bill is extremely common and not seen as 'cheap'. Very similar culture. In Sweden, you say 'Notan, tack'. Finns and Swedes share the same 'don't rush the guest' philosophy.
The Magic 'isi'
Whenever you want to be polite in Finnish, try to use the conditional '-isi-'. It works for 'haluaisin' (I'd like) and 'saisinko' (could I get).
Eye Contact
Finns value personal space. A small wave or catching the waiter's eye is enough; don't shout across the room.
意思
Asking to pay at a restaurant.
The Magic 'isi'
Whenever you want to be polite in Finnish, try to use the conditional '-isi-'. It works for 'haluaisin' (I'd like) and 'saisinko' (could I get).
Eye Contact
Finns value personal space. A small wave or catching the waiter's eye is enough; don't shout across the room.
Check the Counter
In many Finnish lunch spots, you pay first. If you see a queue at a register near the entrance, you probably don't need this phrase!
自我测试
Complete the polite request for the bill.
Haluaisin ________, kiitos.
You need the genitive-accusative case '-n' because you want the whole bill.
Which one is the most polite for a restaurant?
Choose the best option:
The conditional '-isi-' makes it 'would like', which is the standard polite form.
Fill in the customer's line.
Tarjoilija: 'Haluatteko vielä jotain?' Asiakas: 'Ei kiitos. ________.'
When you don't want anything else, it's time to ask for the bill.
Match the phrase to the number of people.
You are with a group of 4 people.
'Haluaisimme' is the 'we' form, appropriate for a group.
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视觉学习工具
常见问题
10 个问题Yes, but adding 'kiitos' (Lasku, kiitos) makes it much more polite and natural.
A small, polite hand gesture is fine if they aren't looking, but avoid snapping fingers.
You can say 'Se on tasan' (It's even) or 'Pidä loput' (Keep the rest).
In sit-down restaurants, they usually bring the card machine to your table. In cafes, you often pay at the counter.
Say 'Maksamme erikseen' (We pay separately) right after asking for the bill.
It's never 'too formal' to be polite, but 'Lasku, kiitos' is more common in bars.
Because it's the object of the verb. The '-n' indicates it's a total object (the whole bill).
Yes, 'lasku' also means 'invoice'. You might add 'Haluaisin laskun sähköpostitse' (I'd like the invoice by email).
Correct. Service is included by law. Tips are purely for exceptional service.
It's a diphthong. Pronounce 'u' and then 'i' quickly together, like 'oo-ee'.
相关表达
Lasku, kiitos
similarBill, please
Saisinko laskun?
similarCould I get the bill?
Voisimmeko maksaa?
similarCould we pay?
Maksamme erikseen
builds onWe pay separately
Paljonko se tekee?
similarHow much does it make/cost?
在哪里用
Fine Dining Dinner
Asiakas: Haluaisin laskun, kiitos. Ruoka oli erinomaista.
Tarjoilija: Kiitos paljon! Tuon sen heti.
Quick Coffee
Asiakas: Lasku, kiitos. Minulla on vähän kiire.
Tarjoilija: Selvä, tässä ole hyvä.
Business Lunch
Asiakas: Haluaisin laskun yritykselle, jos mahdollista.
Tarjoilija: Tottakai. Tarvitsen yrityksen nimen.
Group of Friends
Asiakas: Haluaisimme laskun. Maksamme erikseen.
Tarjoilija: Selvä juttu. Mitä sinulle tuli?
At a Bar
Asiakas: Saisinko laskun näistä juomista?
Tarjoilija: Tässä, se on 15 euroa.
Hotel Breakfast (Extra charges)
Asiakas: Haluaisin laskun tästä erikoiskahvista.
Tarjoilija: Voimme laittaa sen huonelaskuun.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Think of 'Haluaisin' as 'Hello, I want' (but polite) and 'Laskun' as 'Last-one' (the last thing you do).
Visual Association
Imagine a waiter holding a giant paper 'Lasso' (Lasku) catching a 'Sun' (un). You want that Lasso-Sun to finish your meal.
Rhyme
Kun vatsa on täynnä ja mieli on virkeä, 'Haluaisin laskun' on pyyntö järkevä.
Story
You are at a Finnish lake-side cafe. You've finished your korvapuusti (cinnamon bun). To leave the peaceful scene and pay your dues, you whisper 'Haluaisin laskun' to the wind, and the waiter appears with a card machine.
Word Web
挑战
Next time you are at a cafe, even if you pay at the counter, whisper 'Haluaisin laskun' to yourself to practice the flow of the 'isi' and 'un' sounds.
In Other Languages
La cuenta, por favor
Finnish uses verb conjugation for politeness; Spanish uses 'por favor'.
L'addition, s'il vous plaît
French 'addition' vs Finnish 'lasku' (bill/invoice).
Die Rechnung, bitte
The etymological root of 'calculating' is identical.
O-kanjo o onegaishimasu
Japanese is much more honorific-heavy.
Al-fatura, min fadlak
Arabic uses a flowery 'please' (min fadlak) compared to the concise Finnish conditional.
Maidan
Finnish requires a much lower volume and more indirectness.
Gyesanseo juseyo
Korean 'give' vs Finnish 'would like'.
A conta, por favor
Finnish 'lasku' is also used for utility bills, whereas 'conta' is more general.
Easily Confused
Learners use the indicative 'want' instead of the conditional 'would like'.
Always use the '-isi-' version in restaurants to avoid sounding rude.
Direct translation of the American English 'Check'.
In Finnish, 'tarkistus' is for checking facts, not for paying at a restaurant.
常见问题 (10)
Yes, but adding 'kiitos' (Lasku, kiitos) makes it much more polite and natural.
A small, polite hand gesture is fine if they aren't looking, but avoid snapping fingers.
You can say 'Se on tasan' (It's even) or 'Pidä loput' (Keep the rest).
In sit-down restaurants, they usually bring the card machine to your table. In cafes, you often pay at the counter.
Say 'Maksamme erikseen' (We pay separately) right after asking for the bill.
It's never 'too formal' to be polite, but 'Lasku, kiitos' is more common in bars.
Because it's the object of the verb. The '-n' indicates it's a total object (the whole bill).
Yes, 'lasku' also means 'invoice'. You might add 'Haluaisin laskun sähköpostitse' (I'd like the invoice by email).
Correct. Service is included by law. Tips are purely for exceptional service.
It's a diphthong. Pronounce 'u' and then 'i' quickly together, like 'oo-ee'.
