trả món

/tɹaː mɔːn/
phrase★Intermediate— to pay the bill
informal

To pay for food or drinks at a restaurant or cafe, typically at the end of a meal.

Hãy trả món trước khi đi.

Please pay the bill before leaving.

Chúng ta chia đều tiền trả món.

We split the bill evenly.

💡

This phrase is commonly used in casual settings when referring to paying for meals.

Collocations

chia đều tiền trả mónto split the billtrả món trước khi đito pay the bill before leaving

Related Phrases

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

Use 'trả món' when referring specifically to paying for food at a restaurant or cafe.

⚡Gold Rule

Contextual Clarity

While 'than toán' is a general term for paying, 'trả món' is specifically used for paying for meals.

📖Word Origin

Derived from 'trả' (to pay) and 'món' (dish/food), literally meaning 'to pay for the dish.'

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used in everyday conversations when dining out. It can also be used in a broader sense to refer to paying for any meal or food-related expenses.

Word Breakdown

trả
to pay
root
+
món
dish/food
root
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