קדימהKadima
Forward! Let's go! Move ahead! (motivational)
What does Kadima mean in Hebrew?
Kadima (קדימה, pronounced kah-DEE-mah) means "forward!" or "let's go!", a motivational word urging movement or action. It comes from military command language but is used constantly in everyday Israeli life to push yourself or others forward. It was also the name of Ariel Sharon's centrist political party, which used its forward momentum symbolism intentionally.
How to pronounce Kadima
קדימה
The Hebrew script reads right-to-left. The English transliteration uses the Israeli Sephardic pronunciation standard.
When do Israelis use Kadima?
Used to motivate and urge movement, physical or figurative. "Kadima!" means "come on, let's go, forward!" Military origins (commanding troops to advance) permeate civilian use. Also the name of Ariel Sharon's famous political party, which says something about Israeli political culture.
Kadima in a sentence: examples
קדימה! אין זמן לבזבז!
Kadima! Ein zman levazev!
Forward! There's no time to waste!
קדימה, אל תפחד. אתה יכול לזה.
Kadima, al tifakhad. Ata yakhol laze.
Come on, don't be afraid. You can do this.
קדימה, ילדים, מסתדרים לשורה.
Kadima, yeladim, mistadarim leshura.
Come on, children, line up in a row.
Origin of Kadima
From Hebrew root ק-ד-מ (k-d-m: to advance, to precede). Military command word that became everyday motivational speech.
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