A2 Informal Dining
„Kellner, zahlen!"
Waiter, the bill, please.
What does „Kellner, zahlen!" mean in German?
„Kellner, zahlen!" means "Waiter, the bill, please.." Literally: "Waiter, pay!."
Literal Translation
"Waiter, pay!"
Kellner Waiter
zahlen pay
English Equivalent
"Waiter, check please!"
This English idiom conveys the same meaning as the German expression.
Grammar Notes
Restaurant idiom
When is this idiom used?
Informal
This expression is used in informal, casual German conversation among friends and family.
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