τον λογαριασμό, παρακαλώ
ton logariasmo, parakalo
The phrase "bill please" in Greek is τον λογαριασμό, παρακαλώ (ton logariasmo, parakalo).
This phrase is used to make a polite request for the check or bill when you have finished dining at a restaurant or cafe.
How do you pronounce it?
ton logariasmo, parakalo
Did you know?
- The Greek word λογαριασμός shares its root with the English word 'logarithm', both deriving from the Greek word for 'calculation'.
- In many Greek cafes and tavernas, the waiter may not bring the bill until you explicitly ask for it, as bringing it too early can be seen as rushing the guest to leave.
- While τον λογαριασμό, παρακαλώ is the standard request, it is common to accompany this phrase with a hand gesture mimicking writing in the air to ensure the waiter understands.
Examples in context
- Τον λογαριασμό, παρακαλώ.The bill, please.This sentence is useful for practicing how to say τον λογαριασμό, παρακαλώ.Tatoeba #338777 by Sprachprofi, translation #462578 by lukaszpp
- Τον λογαριασμό, παρακαλώ, για δύο άτομα.Ton logariasmo, parakalo, gia dyo atoma.The bill, please, for two people.
- Μπορείτε να μου φέρετε τον λογαριασμό, παρακαλώ;Mporite na mou ferete ton logariasmo, parakalo?Can you bring me the bill, please?
Example conversation
Maria and Dimitris are finishing their meal at a cafe.
- Μαρία MariaΉταν πολύ νόστιμο το φαγητό.Itan poly nostimo to fagito.The food was very tasty.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΣυμφωνώ, ήταν υπέροχο.Symfono, itan yperoxo.I agree, it was wonderful.
- Μαρία MariaΓαρσόν, τον λογαριασμό, παρακαλώ!Garson, ton logariasmo, parakalo!Waiter, the bill please!
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΘα τον πληρώσω εγώ, Μαρία.Tha ton plyroso ego, Maria.I will pay it, Maria.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
