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.