What is a common mistake with “Hesap lütfen”?

✗ Fatura lütfen → ✓ Hesap lütfen: Fatura is a utility bill or invoice, not a restaurant bill.

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How to say “The bill, please” in Turkish

Q: How is “Hesap lütfen” used in a conversation?

Ben: Bakar mısınız, hesap lütfen. (Excuse me, the bill, please.) Garson: Hemen getiriyorum. (I'll bring it right away.)

Hesap lütfen.

heh·sahp lewt·fehn

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Meaning: The bill, please.
Pronunciation: heh·sahp lewt·fehn

What “Hesap lütfen” really means

Hesap lütfen means "The bill, please". Say it to the waiter or make the writing gesture in the air. Even more polite: "Hesabı alabilir miyim?" (Can I have the bill?).

💬 Example dialogues

BenBakar mısınız, hesap lütfen.Excuse me, the bill, please.

GarsonHemen getiriyorum.I'll bring it right away.

AliHesap lütfen.The bill, please.

GarsonHesap ödendi beyefendi, arkadaşınız ödedi.The bill is paid, sir, your friend paid.

🚫 When NOT to use it

At a Turkish friend's invitation do not rush to ask for the bill; the host usually pays and a fight over the bill is part of the ritual. In a çay bahçesi you often pay at the counter.

🇹🇷 Culture note

Splitting the bill exactly ("Alman usulü", German style) is becoming common among young people but older Turks often find it a bit cold.

⚠️ Common mistakes

✗ Fatura lütfen → ✓ Hesap lütfenFatura is a utility bill or invoice, not a restaurant bill.

Culture tip

Call the waiter with Bakar mısınız? At the end, friends fight over the bill: Ayıp ettin, bu benden!

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