Arabic Word · Intermediate
عداوة
enmity
Pronunciation: /ʕa.daː.wa/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "enmity".
Example
وَلَا تَسْتَوِي ٱلْحَسَنَةُ وَلَا ٱلسَّيِّئَةُ ٱدْفَعْ بِٱلَّتِي هِيَ أَحْسَنُ فَإِذَا ٱلَّذِي بَيْنَكَ وَبَيْنَهُ عَدَاوَةٌ كَأَنَّهُ وَلِيٌّ حَمِيمٌ
And not equal are the good deed and the bad. Repel by that which is better; and thereupon the one whom between you and him is enmity will become as though he was a devoted friend.
Practice tips
- Practice عداوة 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.