Arabic · Common Verbs
ذهب
dhahaba
To go
Beginnerverb
Definition
To move from here to another place.
Example
ذهبنا إلى السوق صباحا.
We went to the market in the morning.
Etymology
The verb 'ذهب' (dhahaba) derives from the root ذ-ه-ب, meaning to go or to leave. It has been used since the classical era for movement and direction.
How & Where It’s Used
Dhahaba is commonly utilized in both spoken and written contexts, suitable for various registers from everyday conversation to formal writing.