כמה זה עולה?
How much?
Kama ze ole?
Ask the price of something.
Context: Essential for shopping and markets. Literally "how much does this cost?".
How to Use "How much?" in a Conversation
Example conversation:
A: Essential for shopping and markets.
B: כמה זה עולה?
This phrase is considered neutral in register and is at a beginner difficulty level for Hebrew learners.
How to Pronounce "כמה זה עולה?"
Kama ze ole?
Break it down: Kama — ze — ole?
Hebrew is read from right to left. The transliteration above follows English reading order (left to right) to help you pronounce each sound correctly.
Cultural Tips for Using This Phrase
In Israel, this phrase works in most situations — from talking to friends to speaking with shopkeepers or colleagues.
This phrase stays the same regardless of the speaker's gender, making it easy to learn and use for beginners.
Body language matters in Israel. When saying "how much?", don't hesitate to ask for help — Israelis are generally very willing to assist tourists.
Learning "How much?" — Quick Reference
| Hebrew | כמה זה עולה? |
| Pronunciation | Kama ze ole? |
| English | How much? |
| Category | travel |
| Difficulty | beginner |
| Gender-specific | No — same for everyone |
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