die Rechnung
check
In German, 'die Rechnung' is used to refer to a check, such as a bill or invoice. It is also used to refer to a verification or examination, similar to the English usage of 'check'. However, it is not used in the context of a chess game, as in English.
Example sentences using: die Rechnung
Könnten Sie mir bitte die Rechnung bringen?
Could you please bring me the bill?
In this example, the phrase 'die Rechnung' is used in a question a person might ask a waiter when they are ready to pay for their meal at a restaurant. It is common to use the polite form 'Sie' in this situation.
Ich habe die Rechnung vergessen zu bezahlen.
I forgot to pay the bill.
This sentence uses 'die Rechnung' in a context of forgetting to fulfil an obligation. 'vergessen zu bezahlen' means forgot to pay and indicates a miss out on a payment for the bill.
Die Rechnung ist zu hoch.
The bill is too high.
This sentence can be used in a situation where one receives a bill, for example at a restaurant or for a service, and the amount to be paid is more than expected. 'zu hoch' translates to too high, indicating excessiveness in context.