אפשר את החשבון בבקשה?
Check, please (the bill)
Efshar et hakheshbon bevakasha?
foodAsk for the bill at a restaurant.
Context: Essential restaurant phrase to end a meal. "Efshar" (may I / is it possible) is the polite request form used throughout Hebrew.
How to Use "Check, please (the bill)" in a Conversation
Example conversation:
A: Essential restaurant phrase to end a meal.
B: אפשר את החשבון בבקשה?
This phrase is considered neutral in register and is at a beginner difficulty level for Hebrew learners.
How to Pronounce "אפשר את החשבון בבקשה?"
Efshar et hakheshbon bevakasha?
Break it down: Efshar - et - hakheshbon - bevakasha?
Hebrew is read from right to left. The transliteration above follows English reading order (left to right) to help you pronounce each sound correctly.
Cultural Tips for Using This Phrase
In Israel, this phrase works in most situations, from talking to friends to speaking with shopkeepers or colleagues.
This phrase stays the same regardless of the speaker's gender, making it easy to learn and use for beginners.
Body language matters in Israel. When saying "check, please (the bill)", food is central to Israeli culture. Showing basic Hebrew at restaurants will be warmly received.
Learning "Check, please (the bill)": Quick Reference
| Hebrew | אפשר את החשבון בבקשה? |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | Efshar et hakheshbon bevakasha? |
| English | Check, please (the bill) |
| Category | food |
| Difficulty | beginner |
| Gender-specific | No: same for everyone |
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Questions About "Check, please (the bill)" in Hebrew
How do you say "Check, please (the bill)" in Hebrew?
"Check, please (the bill)" in Hebrew is "אפשר את החשבון בבקשה?". Essential restaurant phrase to end a meal. "Efshar" (may I / is it possible) is the polite request form used throughout Hebrew.
Is "אפשר את החשבון בבקשה?" formal or informal?
"אפשר את החשבון בבקשה?" is informal and commonly used in everyday conversation.
How do you pronounce "אפשר את החשבון בבקשה?"?
Pronounced: Efshar et hakheshbon bevakasha?