How to Say ‘The bill, please’ in German
Die Rechnung, bitte
dee REKH-noong BIT-tuh
[dee REKH-noong BIT-tuh]
🇩🇪 In Germany: In cafés and restaurants, this is the standard way to ask for the check and is not rude. In Germany, staff usually won't bring it until you ask.
Phrase Breakdown
Die
[dee]
the
A feminine singular article meaning 'the.' Here it goes with Rechnung.
Die Rechnung liegt auf dem Tisch.
The bill is on the table.
Rechnung
[REKH-noong]
bill / check
The amount you must pay at a restaurant, café, or hotel.
Können Sie mir die Rechnung bringen?
Can you bring me the bill?
bitte
[BIT-tuh]
please
A polite word used when asking for something or responding courteously.
Die Rechnung, bitte, ich möchte zahlen.
The bill, please, I would like to pay.
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