Arabic · Common Verbs

ذهب

dhahaba

To go

Beginnerverb

Definition

To move from here to another place.

Example

ذهبنا إلى السوق صباحا.

We went to the market in the morning.

Etymology

The verb 'ذهب' (dhahaba) derives from the root ذ-ه-ب, meaning to go or to leave. It has been used since the classical era for movement and direction.

How & Where It’s Used

Dhahaba is commonly utilized in both spoken and written contexts, suitable for various registers from everyday conversation to formal writing.

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