Hebrew · Travel & Places

כרטיס

kartis

Ticket; card

Beginnernoun · masculine

Definition

A piece of paper that allows you to travel or enter a place.

Example

קניתי שני כרטיסים לתיאטרון.

I bought two theatre tickets.

Etymology

'כרטיס' (kartis) originates from the French word 'carte', meaning a card or map. This term was adopted into Hebrew during the period of French influence in the 19th century.

How & Where It’s Used

'כרטיס' is frequently used in everyday conversations and written texts, both in formal contexts, such as ticketing and reservations, and informal contexts, such as casual outings.

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