Arabic · Common Verbs

باع

ba'a

To sell

Beginnerverb

Definition

To give something in exchange for money.

Example

باع سيارته القديمة.

He sold his old car.

Etymology

The verb باع (ba'a) originates from the root ب-ي-ع (b-y-ʕ), which conveys the sense of selling. This root is prevalent in various Semitic languages.

How & Where It’s Used

Commonly used in everyday language, the term is understood in both formal and informal contexts across different Arabic dialects.

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