Račun, molim
In Croatian, the English phrase 'can I have the bill?' is expressed as Račun, molim.
Račun, molim is the standard and most natural way to request the total amount owed at a restaurant or cafe.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to 'Bill, please'.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Račun, molim is a polite request suitable for any dining setting because it includes molim (please). For a more formal approach, you can use Molim vas, mogu li dobiti račun?
Did you know?
- In many Croatian cafes, it is common to pay the bill at the counter rather than at the table. In these cases, you do not need to say Račun, molim to a waiter.
- The word račun is a distant relative of the English word 'reckon'. Both come from the Latin word ratiō, which meant 'reason' or 'calculation'.
- While molim means 'please' in Račun, molim, the word is also used alone to mean 'I beg your pardon' if someone didn't hear you.
Examples in context
- Račun, molim.The bill, please.
- Možemo li dobiti račun, molim?Can we have the bill, please?
Example conversation
Mateo and Ivana are finishing their meal at a restaurant.
- MateoBilo je odlično. Račun, molim.It was great. The bill, please.
- IvanaNaravno, donosim ga odmah.Of course, I'll bring it right away.
- MateoHvala vam puno.Thank you very much.
- IvanaNema na čemu, Mateo.You're welcome, Mateo.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries račun, CC BY-SA 4.0.
