Arabic · Numbers & Time
سنة
sana
Year
Beginnernoun
Definition
A period of twelve months.
Example
أدرس العربية منذ ثلاث سنوات.
I have studied Arabic for three years.
Etymology
The word 'سنة' (sana) is derived from the root 'س ن' (s-n), referring to a year. This numeral has been in use since the early stages of the Arabic language.
How & Where It’s Used
'سنة' is commonly found in both spoken and written Arabic, used in a variety of contexts that discuss time and history.