No. 5,339 in Arabic
ثم
"Then" (used to indicate sequence or consequence).
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.
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