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"Bill (check)" in German: Rechnung
die Rechnung
Bill (check) in German is die Rechnung. Say Die Rechnung, bitte when you want to pay. Rechnung also means invoice outside restaurants.
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How to pronounce Rechnung
Say it
REKH-noong
/ˈʁɛçnʊŋ/
REKH-noong. Soft ch as in ich. Stress on Rech.
"Bill (check)" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| die Rechnung | the bill / invoice Restaurant or payment. | Restaurant or payment. |
| Die Rechnung, bitte | the bill, please Classic request. | Classic request. |
| getrennte Rechnung | separate bills Splitting. | Splitting. |
| die Rechnung zahlen | to pay the bill Settling up. | Settling up. |
How to use Rechnung in real life
- 1Restaurant
Können wir die Rechnung bekommen?
Can we get the bill?
Die Rechnung.
- 2Split
Machen wir getrennte Rechnung?
Shall we do separate bills?
Getrennte Rechnung.
- 3Paying
Ich zahle die Rechnung heute.
I'm paying the bill today.
Die Rechnung zahlen.
Mistakes English speakers make with Rechnung
Incorrect: der Rechnung (nominative)
Correct: die Rechnung
Nominative is die Rechnung.
Incorrect: Die Bill, bitte.
Correct: Die Rechnung, bitte.
Use Rechnung, not English bill.
Good to know
Waving for die Rechnung is normal; bringing the card machine to the table is common. Tips are often rounded on the Rechnung rather than left as coins.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Finishing dinner with a friend
ChatPal
Soll ich die Rechnung rufen?
Shall I ask for the bill?
You
Ja. Die Rechnung teilen wir.
Yes. We'll split the bill.
ChatPal
Okay. Ich bitte um die Rechnung.
Okay. I'll ask for the bill.
You
Danke. Ich hole schon die Karte.
Thanks. I'll get the card ready.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Bill (check)" in German
How do you say the bill?
Die Rechnung.
The bill, please?
Die Rechnung, bitte.
Separate bills?
Getrennte Rechnung.
Gender?
Feminine: die Rechnung.
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