Zahlen, bitte!
[TSAH-len BIT-te]
Check, please!
Literal gloss:“To pay, please!”
When to use:Safe across both Sie and du settings because no personal pronoun restricts it.
Word-by-Word Structure
| German | Meaning | Grammar Note |
|---|---|---|
| Zahlen | to pay | — |
| bitte | please | — |
Across Germany, Austria & Switzerland (DACH)
Germany (DE)
Zahlen, bitte!
Austria (AT)
Zahlen, bitte! / Die Rechnung!
Switzerland (CH)
Zahlen, bitte!
Example Sentences in Context
Signaling the server
Entschuldigung — wir möchten gern zahlen, bitte!
Excuse me — we would like to pay, please!
Casual café
Zahlen, bitte! Geht das mit Karte?
Check, please! Can we pay by card?
Natural Alternatives
- Die Rechnung, bitte.Neutral
The bill, please.
- Wir würden gern bezahlen.Formal (Sie)
We would like to pay.
Common Replies You Will Hear
- Kommt sofort! Zusammen oder getrennt?Neutral
Right away! Together or separately?