This is the 5339th most frequent Arabic word.
ثم
"Then" (used to indicate sequence or consequence).
In this sentence, 'ثم' is used to indicate a sequence of actions happening one after the other.
ذهبت إلى السوق ثم اشتريت بعض الفاكهة.
I went to the market and then bought some fruit.
Here, 'ثم' connects two events, showing a logical progression or outcome.
فكرت طويلاً، ثم قررت أن أقبل الفرصة.
I thought for a long time and then decided to take the opportunity.
In this example, 'ثم' links planned future actions happening in order.