קיום

Hebrew

Root
ק־ו־ם (q-w-m)
12 terms

Etymology

Compare the adjective קיים (existing).

Noun

קִיּוּם • (kiyúmm [pattern: קִטּוּל]

  1. existence; subsistence
  2. fulfillment (of a promise, plan, etc.); observance (of traditions, laws, etc.)

Derived terms

Yiddish

Etymology

From Hebrew קִיּוּם.

Noun

קיום • (kiyemm

  1. existence, survival