No. 532 in Hebrew

קיים

Exists; established; maintained.

In a sentence

הוא קיים הבטחתו להיפגש עימנו.
He fulfilled his promise to meet with us.
Here, the word "קיים" means "fulfilled" as in carrying out or honoring a commitment.
התעודה הזאת מוכיחה שהוא עדיין קיים בעולם.
This certificate proves that he still exists in the world.
Here, "קיים" means "exists" in the existential sense.
יש להעמיד אכיפה כדי שהחוק יישאר קיים.
Enforcement must be applied to ensure the law remains in existence.
In this context, "קיים" refers to something remaining valid, relevant, or in force.

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