Could i have the check Meaning in English
expression
KUD eye HAV thuh CHEK
kud EYE hav thuh CHEK
Definition
A polite phrase used in restaurants to ask for the bill so you can pay for your meal.
Usage & Nuances
Standard, very polite way to ask for the bill in American English. 'Check' is US/Canada; in British English, say 'bill.' Often accompanied by a gesture like signing in the air. Use with waitstaff, not with friends or at home.
Spanish: ¿Me puede traer la cuenta? - ¿Me da la cuenta?Portuguese (BR): A conta, por favor? - Você pode trazer a conta?Portuguese (PT): A conta, por favor? - Pode trazer a conta?Chinese (Simplified): 请给我账单好吗？ - 我可以要账单吗？Chinese (Traditional): 可以給我帳單嗎？ - 麻煩給我帳單Hindi: क्या मुझे बिल मिल सकता है?Arabic: هل يمكن أن تحضر لي الفاتورة؟Bengali: বিলটা দিন কি?Russian: Можно счёт, пожалуйста?Japanese: お会計をお願いしますVietnamese: Cho tôi xin hóa đơn được không?Korean: 계산서 좀 주세요Turkish: Hesabı alabilir miyim?Urdu: کیا مجھے بل مل سکتا ہے؟Indonesian: Bisa minta tagihannya?
Example Sentences
Could I have the check after we are finished eating?
basic
Excuse me, could I have the check, please?
basic
When you are ready, could I have the check?
basic
Hey, could I have the check? We're in a bit of a hurry.
natural
I waved at the waiter and said, "Could I have the check?"
natural
If everyone's done, could I have the check so we can split it?
natural