Arabic Word · Intermediate
مصيبة
calamity, affliction, misfortune, disaster
Pronunciation: /mu.sˤiː.ba/
Meaning
calamity, affliction, misfortune, disaster
Example
بِذَا قَضَتِ الْأَيَّامُ مَا بَيْنَ أَهْلِهَا / مَصَائِبُ قَوْمٍ عِنْدَ قَوْمٍ فَوَائِدُ
I use the word "مصيبة".
Practice tips
- Practice مصيبة out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Arabic word is for intermediate-level learners.