λογαριασμός
logariasmós/lo.ɣa.ɾʝaˈzmos/masculine
Bill in Greek is λογαριασμός (logariasmós), the word you use for the bill in a restaurant. If unsure, use λογαριασμός. Wiktionary also lists τιμολόγιο (timológio).
Meaning: invoice (noun)
Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| λογαριασμός | logariasmós | /lo.ɣa.ɾʝaˈzmos/ | masculine |
| τιμολόγιο | timológio | /timoˈloʝo/ | neuter |
λογαριασμός is the standard word for asking for the bill in restaurants and cafes. It also means an account.
Which one should you use?
Use τιμολόγιο for a formal commercial invoice or a tax document. Παραστατικό is a formal word for a document such as an invoice or statement of account. The man's name Bill is written Μπιλ.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
λογαριασμός is masculine. As the direct object of a verb, such as to pay the bill, it becomes τον λογαριασμό.
How do you pronounce it?
λογαριασμός is pronounced /lo.ɣa.ɾʝaˈzmos/, romanized logariasmós. It has four syllables with the stress on the last one.
Did you know?
- In Greek, the word λόγος appears in both τιμολόγιο and λογαριασμός. This root is the ancestor of English words like 'logic' and 'dialogue'.
- While English uses the same word 'bill' for a restaurant check and a piece of paper money, Greek uses completely different words for these two meanings.
- The formal word for a commercial invoice, τιμολόγιο, is a linguistic copy of the German word 'Preiskurant'. It was adopted into Greek in the mid-19th century.
Examples in context
- Ο λογαριασμός περιέχει ένα λάθος.There is a mistake in the bill.Ο λογαριασμός is the subject here, saying there is a mistake in the bill.Tatoeba #2398579 by mululatv, translation #463080 by lukaszpp
- Ορίστε ο λογαριασμός.Here you go, the bill.Ορίστε ο λογαριασμός is what a waiter says when bringing the bill.Tatoeba #2398619 by mululatv, translation #5302362 by steborce
- Μπορώ να έχω τον λογαριασμό;Can I have the bill please?τον λογαριασμό is the object form used when asking for the bill.
- Μπορούμε να μοιραστούμε τον λογαριασμό;Can we split the bill?
Example conversation
Eleni and Nikos are discussing household expenses.
- Ελένη EleniΠότε πρέπει να πληρώσουμε τον λογαριασμό;Pote prepei na plirosume ton logariasmo?When do we have to pay the bill?
- Νίκος NikosΟ λογαριασμός λήγει την Παρασκευή.O logariasmos ligei tin Paraskevi.The bill expires on Friday.
- Ελένη EleniΕίναι πολύς ο λογαριασμός φέτος.Einai polys o logariasmos fetos.The bill is very high this year.
- Νίκος NikosΝαι, πρέπει να προσέξουμε περισσότερο.Ne, prepei na proseksoume perissotero.Yes, we need to be more careful.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bill” translations and entries λογαριασμός, τιμολόγιο, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries λογαριασμός, τιμολόγιο, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR, Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
