Arabic · Numbers & Time
سبعة
sab'a
Seven
Beginnernumeral
Definition
The number seven.
Example
في الأسبوع سبعة أيام.
There are seven days in a week.
Etymology
The term 'سبعة' (sab'a) comes from the root 'س ب ع' (s-b-ʿ), meaning 'to be seven.' This word has sustained its meaning throughout its use in historical Arabic.
How & Where It’s Used
'سبعة' is used in both spoken and written Arabic across various contexts, from everyday conversations to formal literature. Its usage is consistent across different dialects.