A1 Expression Neutral

Mag ik de rekening?

May I have the check?

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Meaning

Asking for the bill at a restaurant.

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Cultural Background

Dutch people value efficiency. Asking for the bill is a signal you are ready to leave. In Belgium, service can be slightly more formal, so 'alstublieft' is highly recommended.

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Be polite

Always add 'alstublieft' to sound like a local.

Meaning

Asking for the bill at a restaurant.

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Be polite

Always add 'alstublieft' to sound like a local.

Test Yourself

Which is the most polite way to ask for the bill?

Mag ik de rekening...?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: b

'Alstublieft' is the standard politeness marker.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which is the most polite way to ask for the bill? Choose A1

Mag ik de rekening...?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: b

'Alstublieft' is the standard politeness marker.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, this is specifically for restaurants.

Related Phrases

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Ik wil betalen

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I want to pay

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