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Russian Restaurant Phrase: "Счёт, пожалуйста"

"Счёт, пожалуйста" (Schyot, pozhaluysta) means "The check, please" and is the standard phrase for asking for the bill at a restaurant in Russian. Adding "пожалуйста" (please) makes it polite. When ordering, "Я хочу..." (I want...) is also commonly used.

Examples

Счёт, пожалуйста. (Schyot, pozhaluysta.)

"The check, please." (the standard way to ask for the bill)

Я хочу кофе, пожалуйста. (Ya khochu kofe, pozhaluysta.)

"I want a coffee, please." (a polite way to order)

Вы принимаете карту? (Vy prinimayete kartu?)

"Do you accept card?" (checking the payment method)