how to say “diligence” and “persistence” in Hebrew
At the front of a synagogue, usually hanging over the ark, shines a light that stays on on a regular basis. This light is called the נֵר תָּמִיד (nehr tah-MEED), the “always” candle.
Diligence and persistence are about doing something regularly. It’s the best way to get something done that takes a long time, such as getting an education or learning a language.
The Hebrew word for diligence or persistence is הַתְמָדָה (haht-mah-DAH). You can use it as a verb (in the הפעיל – heef-EEL form) by saying, צָרִיךְ לְהַתְמִיד כְּדֵי לִלְמוֹד שָׂפָה חֲדָשָׁה (tsah-REEKH le-haht-MEED ke-DAY leel-MOHD sah-FAH khah-dah-SHAH) – (one) must act persistently in order to learn a new language.
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