Arabic · Common Verbs
اشترى
ishtara
To buy
Beginnerverb
Definition
To get something by paying money.
Example
اشتريت هدية لأمي.
I bought a gift for my mother.
Etymology
The verb اشترى (ishtara) comes from the root ش-ت-ر (sh-t-r), which means to buy. Its historical usage in trade and commerce reflects its semantic development.
How & Where It’s Used
Widespread in both spoken and written contexts, اشترى is used in formal settings such as contracts and informal conversations.