ثم

In a sentence

• ذهبت إلى السوق ثم اشتريت بعض الفاكهة.

  I went to the market and then bought some fruit.

  In this sentence, 'ثم' is used to indicate a sequence of actions happening one after the other.

• فكرت طويلاً، ثم قررت أن أقبل الفرصة.

  I thought for a long time and then decided to take the opportunity.

  Here, 'ثم' connects two events, showing a logical progression or outcome.

• سأستيقظ مبكرًا غدًا ثم أبدأ العمل.

  I will wake up early tomorrow and then start working.

  In this example, 'ثم' links planned future actions happening in order.