De rekening
Example: Kun je de rekening alstublieft naar onze tafel brengen?
Definition
"De rekening" refers to the bill or check presented at a restaurant or café, detailing the total amount to be paid for the food and drinks consumed. It is commonly requested at the end of a meal, as in 'Can you please bring the bill to our table?'
Etymology
The Dutch word "de rekening" comes from the verb 'rekenen,' meaning 'to calculate.' It originally referred to a calculation or account and evolved to mean the final statement of charges in hospitality settings. Did you know? It shares roots with the English word 'reckon,' which also means to calculate or estimate.
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"De rekening" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Hospitality - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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