קַיָּם
kayam
Everyday HebrewFormsקַיֶּמֶת / קַיָּמִים / קַיָּמוֹת
MeaningSomething that is real and is here now. It can also mean that a rule or an agreement is still working.
HistoryThis word comes from the very old Hebrew root that means "to stand up". In the Mishnah, written about 1800 years ago, it started to mean something that "stands firm" or is lasting and real.
Example
הסכם השלום בין המדינות עדיין קיים.
The peace agreement between the countries still exists.