Arabic · Common Verbs
نام
nama
To sleep
Beginnerverb
Definition
To rest with your eyes closed at night.
Example
أنام الساعة الحادية عشرة.
I sleep at eleven o'clock.
Etymology
نام (nama) stems from the root ن-م-ا (n-m-ʔ), meaning to sleep. Its presence is noted in many Semitic languages, highlighting common human behaviors.
How & Where It’s Used
Commonly used in daily conversations, both in formal and informal settings across various Arabic-speaking societies.