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How to Say ‘Shall we ask for the bill?’ in Italian

Chiediamo il conto?

kyeh-DYAH-moh eel KOHN-toh

[kyeh-DYAH-moh eel KOHN-toh]

💬 Usage Tip: The "we" form of the verb, said as a question, works as a friendly suggestion, like "shall we…?". Same pattern: Andiamo? "Shall we go?"

🇮🇹 In Italy: In Italy the waiter won't bring the bill until you ask. Lingering after dinner is normal, so asking signals you're ready to wrap up.

Phrase Breakdown

Chiediamo

[kyeh-DYAH-moh]

we ask / require

From 'chiedere', first person plural.

Example

Chiediamo il conto.

We ask for the bill.

[eel]

the

Masculine singular definite article used before a masculine singular noun.

Example

Nella frase Il tempo personale, Il introduce il concetto di tempo privato.

In the phrase 'Il tempo personale,' 'Il' introduces the concept of private time.

conto

[KOHN-toh]

bill, check

Masculine noun for the restaurant bill; also means a bank account.

Example

Il conto è sul tavolo.

The bill is on the table.

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