Arabic · Common Verbs
ركض
rakada
To run
Beginnerverb
Definition
To move quickly on foot.
Example
يركض في الحديقة كل صباح.
He runs in the park every morning.
Etymology
ركض (rakada) comes from the root ر-ك-ض (r-k-ḍ), which conveys the concept of running. This verb reflects physical activity that is universally understood.
How & Where It’s Used
Commonly used in both spoken and written forms, it is understood in informal conversations and literary texts alike.