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עברית
כדי — meaning in English: In order to
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In order to
ראיתי
ra'iti
כדי
kdei
רעיון
ra'ayon
אחורה
achora
בטוחה
betucha
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neutral
very common
Usage
Native Hebrew speakers frequently use 'כדי' in both conversational and written contexts to express purpose. For instance, you might hear it in a sentence like, 'אני לומד עברית כדי לדבר עם משפחתי' (I am learning Hebrew in order to speak with my family), or in formal writing when outlining objectives.
Synonyms & nuances
'כדי' is often compared to 'בשביל' (b'shvil), which also means 'for' or 'in order to.' However, 'בשביל' carries a more casual tone and is often used to indicate a reason rather than a purpose, making 'כדי' more appropriate in formal contexts.
Culture
'כדי' has its roots in ancient Hebrew, where the concept of purpose was central to many philosophical and religious texts. Interestingly, this word reflects a cultural emphasis on intentions and goals, which is deeply embedded in Hebrew expressions of aspiration and motivation.
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