Arabic · Travel & Places

سفر

safar

Travel

Beginnernoun · masculine

Definition

The act of going on a journey.

Example

أحب السفر إلى بلاد جديدة.

I love traveling to new countries.

Etymology

The word سفر (safar) comes from the root س-ف-ر (s-f-r), which means 'to travel.' It historically represents the concept of movement from one place to another.

How & Where It’s Used

سفر is often used in written contexts and in discussions about travel. It bears formal connotations but is also understood in casual conversations.

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