계산서 주세요.

Speech Level

Uses the polite '-세요' (please do) ending, which is the standard way to request items from service staff.

How it works

A noun followed by a request verb.

• 계산서: Bill or check.
• 주세요: Please give (me).

Omitted Particles

The object particle '를' is omitted after '계산서'. While '계산서를 주세요' is grammatically complete, dropping the particle is standard in spoken requests.

Word Origin

'계산서' is a Sino-Korean word combining '계산' (calculation or reckoning) and '서' (document or paper).

Notes

A polite phrase to ask for the bill when you are ready to finish your meal and pay.