This is the 4111th most frequent Arabic word.
سألت
"سألت" means "I asked."
The word "سألت" here is used to indicate that the subject (I) posed a question to the teacher.
سألت الأستاذ عن الدرس.
I asked the teacher about the lesson.
In this sentence, "سألت" reflects the action of the girl directing a question to herself, demonstrating reflexivity.
سألت الفتاة نفسها سؤالًا عميقًا.
The girl asked herself a profound question.
The sentence demonstrates that "سألت" involves an inquiry from one party (grandfather) to another (me).