Arabic · Common Verbs
باع
ba'a
To sell
Beginnerverb
Definition
To give something in exchange for money.
Example
باع سيارته القديمة.
He sold his old car.
Etymology
The verb باع (ba'a) originates from the root ب-ي-ع (b-y-ʕ), which conveys the sense of selling. This root is prevalent in various Semitic languages.
How & Where It’s Used
Commonly used in everyday language, the term is understood in both formal and informal contexts across different Arabic dialects.