Hebrew Phrases for Shopping
From bustling markets like Carmel Market in Tel Aviv to modern malls, shopping in Israel is a cultural experience. These phrases will help you navigate prices, sizes, and bargaining.
Phrases (10)
כַּמָּה זֶה עוֹלֶה?
Kama ze ole?
How much does this cost?
01
יֵשׁ לָכֶם בְּמִידָה...?
Yesh lachem be'mida...?
Do you have this in size...?
02
אֶפְשָׁר לְנַסּוֹת אֶת זֶה?
Efshar lenasot et ze?
Can I try this on?
03
יֵשׁ הַנְחָה?
Yesh hancha?
Is there a discount?
04
זֶה יָקָר מִדַּי
Ze yakar midai
That's too expensive
05
אֶפְשָׁר לְשַׁלֵּם בְּכַרְטִיס?
Efshar leshalem be'kartis?
Can I pay by card?
06
אֲנִי מְחַפֵּשׂ מַתָּנָה
Ani mechapes matana
I'm looking for a gift
07
יֵשׁ אֶת זֶה בְּצֶבַע אַחֵר?
Yesh et ze be'tseva acher?
Do you have this in another color?
08
אֶפְשָׁר לְהַחֲזִיר אֶת זֶה?
Efshar lehachzir et ze?
Can I return this?
09
תּוֹדָה, אֲנִי עוֹד מְחַפֵּשׂ
Toda, ani od mechapes
Thank you, I'm still looking
10
Cultural Tip
At Israeli markets (שוק - shuk), bargaining is expected and fun! Start by offering 60-70% of the asking price. In malls and chain stores, prices are fixed. Most places accept credit cards, but some small vendors at markets prefer cash (מזומן - mezuman).