How much?
Kama ze ole?
travelAsk the price of something.
Context: Essential for shopping and markets. Literally "how much does this cost?".
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.
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.
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.
| 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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"How much?" in Hebrew is "כמה זה עולה?". Essential for shopping and markets. Literally "how much does this cost?".
"כמה זה עולה?" is informal and commonly used in everyday conversation.
Pronounced: Kama ze ole?