At the Cinema

Helpful phrases to try out when you go see a film in the Holy Land.

By D'ASH TEAM
Movie (photo credit: Courtesy)
Movie
(photo credit: Courtesy)
Slikha, at mastira li סְלִיחָה, אַתְ מַסְתִירָה לִי Excuse me, you’re blocking my view Now the reality is that as soon as you say this, people will know you are not Israeli because it's very polite. However, the power to improve the general etiquette in this country is in your hands; build the Jewish state for the better! Yeah!
Kama ole kartis? כַּמָה עוֹלֶה כַּרְטִיס? How much is a ticket? The average price of a ticket varies between a matinee, a night film and for 3D – be sure to get the right price!
Ze hamekhir shel popkoren? Ganavim! זֶה הַמְחִיר שֶׁל פּוֹפְּקוֹרֶן? גַנָבִים! That's the price for popcorn? Highway robbery! Unfortunately, this is the case everywhere; the movies have a monopoly on you and will bleed you dry for three bites of popcorn and a few sips of coke, but it’s the movies and you have to do it. Keep an eye out for mega deals.
Ani hayiti bator lefanekha! אֲנִי הָיִיתִי בַּתוֹר לְפָנֶיךָ! I was here before you! Now THAT'S more like it, but again, this is a line you might hear from any frustrated movie goer who has stood in line for ages anywhere in the world. Be sure to fight for your right… to get tickets first.
Slikha, eifo hakise sheli? סְלִיחָה, אֵיפֹה הַכִּסֵא שֶׁלִי? Excuse me, where is my seat? This is a great line to use when the lights have already dimmed and you can't see the numbers, or when you can't read what's on your ticket. The ushers will be happy to help you.