Meaning
To exchange an item for money.
Cultural Background
Bargaining (Fisāl) is a social expectation. A seller might start with a high price, expecting you to negotiate. It's a sign of respect for the value of the item. The concept of 'Barakah' (blessing) in trade. Sellers often say 'Allāh yubārik lak' (May God bless it for you) after a sale is completed. Street vendors often have melodic chants to 'sell' their goods, like the 'Ka'ak' or 'Juice' sellers in Beirut or Damascus. Modern luxury malls coexist with traditional 'Souks'. In the Souk, selling is still very personal, whereas in malls, it follows global corporate standards.
The 'Ya' Rule
In the present tense, always keep the 'Ya' sound (ee) in the middle. It's your anchor for this verb.
Don't swap with Buy
This is the #1 mistake. Practice saying 'Abīʿu' while handing something to someone to lock in the meaning.
Meaning
To exchange an item for money.
The 'Ya' Rule
In the present tense, always keep the 'Ya' sound (ee) in the middle. It's your anchor for this verb.
Don't swap with Buy
This is the #1 mistake. Practice saying 'Abīʿu' while handing something to someone to lock in the meaning.
Bargaining is key
If you are selling in a traditional market, expect people to ask for a lower price. It's not an insult!
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'yabīʿu' (Present tense, I form).
أنا ____ سيارتي اليوم.
The 'Anā' (I) form of the present tense starts with an 'Alif'.
Which sentence means 'He sold the house'?
اختر الجملة الصحيحة:
'Bā'a' is the past tense for 'He sold'.
Match the Arabic phrase to its English translation.
صل الجمل بالترجمة الصحيحة:
These are common collocations using the root B-Y-ʿ.
Complete the dialogue.
الزبون: هل تبيع الحليب؟ البائع: نعم، ____ الحليب الطازج.
A shopkeeper often uses 'we' (nabīʿu) to represent the store.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesأنا ____ سيارتي اليوم.
The 'Anā' (I) form of the present tense starts with an 'Alif'.
اختر الجملة الصحيحة:
'Bā'a' is the past tense for 'He sold'.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
These are common collocations using the root B-Y-ʿ.
الزبون: هل تبيع الحليب؟ البائع: نعم، ____ الحليب الطازج.
A shopkeeper often uses 'we' (nabīʿu) to represent the store.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questionsUse the phrase 'للبيع' (lil-bay'). You will see this on signs on cars or houses.
Yes, you can say 'yabīʿu khidmāt' (he sells services), though 'yuqaddimu khidmāt' (he offers services) is also common.
The past tense is 'Bā'a' (باع). For 'I sold', it is 'Ba'tu' (بعت).
Yes, 'باع صديقه' is a common way to express betrayal in Arabic.
Related Phrases
يشتري شيئاً
contrastTo buy something
بائع
specialized formSeller / Vendor
مبيعات
builds onSales (plural noun)
سوق
similarMarket
تجارة
builds onTrade / Commerce
