Arabic · Common Verbs
سمع
sami'a
To hear / listen
Beginnerverb
Definition
To perceive sounds with your ears.
Example
سمعت صوتا غريبا في الليل.
I heard a strange sound in the night.
Etymology
سمع (sami'a) is derived from the root س-م-ع (s-m-ʕ), which denotes the act of hearing. Its origins are traced back to ancient Semitic languages.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in both spoken and written Arabic across both formal and informal settings, it is prevalent in various dialects.