Arabic · Common Verbs

ركض

rakada

To run

Beginnerverb

Definition

To move quickly on foot.

Example

يركض في الحديقة كل صباح.

He runs in the park every morning.

Etymology

ركض (rakada) comes from the root ر-ك-ض (r-k-ḍ), which conveys the concept of running. This verb reflects physical activity that is universally understood.

How & Where It’s Used

Commonly used in both spoken and written forms, it is understood in informal conversations and literary texts alike.

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