In 15 Seconds
- Used to request the final bill or invoice for payment.
- Best for shops, cafes, and informal service interactions.
- Change 'karo' to 'kijiye' to sound more polite and respectful.
Meaning
This is a direct way to ask someone to get the bill or invoice ready. It is used when you are finished with a service and want to pay up.
Key Examples
3 of 6At a local dhaba with friends
Bhaiya, khana bahut achha tha, ab bil taiyaar karo.
Brother, the food was great, now prepare the bill.
Finishing a purchase at a grocery store
Sab samaan pack ho gaya? Bil taiyaar karo.
Is everything packed? Prepare the bill.
Instructing a junior at work
Meeting khatam ho gayi hai, client ke liye bil taiyaar karo.
The meeting is over, prepare the bill for the client.
Cultural Background
In many small 'Dhabas' (roadside eateries), you don't wait for a bill. You just walk to the counter and say 'Bhaiya, bil taiyar karo' or 'Kitna hua?' In modern offices, 'Bill' is often replaced by 'Invoice'. You might hear 'Invoice ready kar do' instead of the pure Hindi version. Shopkeepers often have a 'Khata' (ledger). When you say 'Bil taiyar karo,' they might look through a thick book to find your name and previous dues. The person who says 'Bil taiyar karo' first is usually signaling that they intend to pay for everyone. It's a power move in social gatherings.
The 'Air-Writing' Gesture
In a noisy restaurant, you can say 'Bil taiyar karo' while making a gesture of writing in the air with your hand. Every waiter in India knows this.
Watch the Tone
Because 'karo' is an imperative, saying it too loudly or without a smile can sound like you are angry. Keep your tone friendly.
In 15 Seconds
- Used to request the final bill or invoice for payment.
- Best for shops, cafes, and informal service interactions.
- Change 'karo' to 'kijiye' to sound more polite and respectful.
What It Means
Bil taiyaar karo is a straightforward command. It means you want the final calculation of costs. It is functional and gets straight to the point. You are telling someone to finalize the numbers. It is not poetic or flowery. It is about business and settling up.
How To Use It
You use this when you are ready to leave. Just add the person's name or a polite title before it. For example, Bhaiya, bil taiyaar karo. It works best in service-oriented environments. You can use it for physical bills or digital invoices. It is a very active phrase. It implies you are in a bit of a hurry.
When To Use It
Use it at a local grocery store or a small cafe. It is perfect for your regular vegetable vendor. Use it when talking to a freelance contractor you hired. It works well when you are finishing a meal with friends. It is great for quick transactions. It feels natural in busy, bustling Indian markets.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use this in a high-end fine dining restaurant. It might sound a bit too bossy there. Avoid using it with your boss or senior colleagues. In very formal settings, use kijiye instead of karo. Never use it if you are the guest at someone's house. That would be a major social blunder! You do not pay for hospitality in an Indian home.
Cultural Background
In India, settling the bill can sometimes be a loud affair. People often shout for the bill across a room. Bil taiyaar karo reflects the fast-paced nature of Indian commerce. It shows a level of familiarity with the shopkeeper. It is part of the 'hustle' culture in big cities like Mumbai or Delhi. It marks the transition from social time to 'going home' time.
Common Variations
If you want to be more polite, say Bil taiyaar kijiye. If you are with close friends, you might say Bil lao (Bring the bill). In a professional email, you would write Kripya bil bheje (Please send the bill). Sometimes people just say Check please in English. However, the Hindi version feels more grounded. It sounds like you are a regular who knows the place.
Usage Notes
The phrase is neutral but leans toward informal because of the 'karo' ending. It is highly effective in commercial transactions where speed is valued over ceremony.
The 'Air-Writing' Gesture
In a noisy restaurant, you can say 'Bil taiyar karo' while making a gesture of writing in the air with your hand. Every waiter in India knows this.
Watch the Tone
Because 'karo' is an imperative, saying it too loudly or without a smile can sound like you are angry. Keep your tone friendly.
The 'Bhaiya' Factor
Always prefix the phrase with 'Bhaiya' (Brother) or 'Sir' to soften the command and sound more like a local.
Digital Payments
Even if you are paying by QR code, you still say 'Bil taiyar karo' to get the final amount to scan.
Examples
6Bhaiya, khana bahut achha tha, ab bil taiyaar karo.
Brother, the food was great, now prepare the bill.
A friendly way to end a meal at a roadside eatery.
Sab samaan pack ho gaya? Bil taiyaar karo.
Is everything packed? Prepare the bill.
Efficient and direct for a busy shopkeeper.
Meeting khatam ho gayi hai, client ke liye bil taiyaar karo.
The meeting is over, prepare the bill for the client.
Used here as a professional instruction for an invoice.
Logo pasand aaya! Bil taiyaar karo, main paise bhejta hoon.
I liked the logo! Prepare the bill, I'll send the money.
Common in digital gig-economy conversations.
Party toh de di, ab mere liye bil taiyaar karo!
You gave the party, now prepare a bill for me!
Joking about charging a friend for your 'services'.
Hum kal subah nikal rahe hain, please bil taiyaar karo.
We are leaving tomorrow morning, please prepare the bill.
A standard request at budget accommodations.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct verb form for a polite request.
भैया, कृपया बिल तैयार _______।
'कीजिए' (kījiye) is the polite/formal form of the verb 'karnā', used with 'kripayā' (please).
Which phrase is most appropriate for a casual restaurant with a waiter your age?
How do you ask for the bill?
'बिल तैयार करो' is the neutral/informal 'Tum' form, perfect for peers in a casual setting.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at a high-end hotel and want the bill.
'बिल ले आइए' (Please bring the bill) is the most respectful and appropriate for high-end service.
Complete the dialogue.
Customer: 'भैया, सब सामान पैक हो गया?' Shopkeeper: 'हाँ जी।' Customer: 'ठीक है, _______।'
After packing items, the logical next step is to ask for the bill.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesभैया, कृपया बिल तैयार _______।
'कीजिए' (kījiye) is the polite/formal form of the verb 'karnā', used with 'kripayā' (please).
How do you ask for the bill?
'बिल तैयार करो' is the neutral/informal 'Tum' form, perfect for peers in a casual setting.
You are at a high-end hotel and want the bill.
'बिल ले आइए' (Please bring the bill) is the most respectful and appropriate for high-end service.
Customer: 'भैया, सब सामान पैक हो गया?' Shopkeeper: 'हाँ जी।' Customer: 'ठीक है, _______।'
After packing items, the logical next step is to ask for the bill.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsNot really. For utility bills, you would say 'Bijli ka bill aa gaya?' (Has the electricity bill come?) or 'Bill bharna hai' (I need to pay the bill). 'Taiyar karo' is for immediate transactions.
In India, 'Bill' is much more common than 'Check'. 'Check' is mostly used in very fancy Western-style cafes.
You would say 'Alag-alag bil taiyar karo' (Prepare separate bills). However, splitting bills is less common in traditional Indian settings.
In a casual place, no. In a fancy place, yes. Use 'kijiye' if you are unsure.
Say 'GST wala bil taiyar karo.'
It can! 'Khana taiyar hai' means 'The food is ready/cooked'. But with 'Bill', it means calculated.
Yes, 'Bill banao' is a very common and perfectly fine alternative.
Usually 'Ji sir' (Yes sir) or 'Ek minute' (One minute).
Yes, Urdu speakers use the exact same phrase, though they might write it in the Urdu script.
Yes, when checking out, you can say 'Mera bill taiyar karo.'
Related Phrases
बिल ले आओ
similarBring the bill
हिसाब करो
synonymDo the math / settle the account
पैसे कितने हुए?
similarHow much money did it come to?
बिल भरना
contrastTo pay the bill
चेक प्लीज
specialized formCheck please
