Signification
Settling financial obligations.
Contexte culturel
The 'OCR-nummer' is a unique feature of Swedish bills. It is a long string of digits that identifies the payment. Entering it correctly is a major part of the 'betala räkningar' experience. Payday (löningsdagen) is almost always the 25th of the month. If the 25th is a weekend, it's the Friday before. This is the national day for paying bills. Unlike Sweden's digital-first approach, many Japanese residents pay their utility bills in cash at convenience stores like 7-Eleven or Lawson. While declining, paper checks are still used for rent and bills in the US, something that would be considered extremely archaic in modern Sweden.
Use the Definite Plural
When you are actually doing the task, say 'Jag ska betala räkningarna' (the bills). It sounds more natural than the indefinite form.
The Restaurant Trap
Never say 'räkning' to a waiter. It's the #1 giveaway that you're a beginner.
Signification
Settling financial obligations.
Use the Definite Plural
When you are actually doing the task, say 'Jag ska betala räkningarna' (the bills). It sounds more natural than the indefinite form.
The Restaurant Trap
Never say 'räkning' to a waiter. It's the #1 giveaway that you're a beginner.
The 25th is Key
Mentioning the 25th and paying bills in the same sentence makes you sound like a local.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'betala'.
Jag ______ mina räkningar varje månad.
The sentence refers to a recurring habit ('varje månad'), so the present tense 'betalar' is correct.
Which sentence is correct for a restaurant setting?
Du är på en restaurang och vill betala. Vad säger du?
In a restaurant, 'notan' is the specific word for the check.
Match the Swedish bill type with its English translation.
Match the pairs:
These are the most common types of 'räkningar' you will encounter.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Har du pengar kvar? B: Nej, jag har precis ______ alla mina ______.
The past participle 'betalat' is needed after 'har', and 'räkningar' fits the context of why the person has no money left.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Types of Räkningar
Home
- • Hyra
- • Elräkning
- • Vatten
Tech
- • Mobil
- • Internet
- • Netflix
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesJag ______ mina räkningar varje månad.
The sentence refers to a recurring habit ('varje månad'), so the present tense 'betalar' is correct.
Du är på en restaurang och vill betala. Vad säger du?
In a restaurant, 'notan' is the specific word for the check.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are the most common types of 'räkningar' you will encounter.
A: Har du pengar kvar? B: Nej, jag har precis ______ alla mina ______.
The past participle 'betalat' is needed after 'har', and 'räkningar' fits the context of why the person has no money left.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsMostly, yes. 'Räkning' is the everyday word, while 'faktura' is the more formal/business term you'll see on the actual document.
No, 'nota' is strictly for restaurants and bars.
It's a reference number on Swedish bills that you must enter when paying so the company knows the payment is from you.
You say 'Jag har många räkningar'.
Use 'en räkning' for one specific bill, and 'räkningar' (plural) for the general task.
Expressions liées
Betala notan
similarTo pay the restaurant bill
Betala skatt
specialized formTo pay taxes
Göra rätt för sig
idiomaticTo do one's duty/pay one's way
Sätta sprätt på pengar
contrastTo blow/spend money quickly
