Arabic Word · Intermediate
عنكبوت
spider
Pronunciation: /ʕan.ka.buːt/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "spider".
Example
مَثَلُ ٱلَّذِينَ ٱتَّخَذُوا مِنْ دُونِ ٱللّٰهِ أَوْلِيَاءَ كَمَثَلِ ٱلْعَنْكَبُوتِ ٱتَّخَذَتْ بَيْتًا وَإِنَّ أَوْهَنَ ٱلْبُيُوتِ لَبَيْتُ ٱلْعَنْكَبُوتِ لَوْ كَانُوا يَعْلَمُونَ
The example of those who take allies other than God is like that of the spider who makes a home. And indeed, the weakest of homes is the home of the spider, if they only knew.
Practice tips
- Practice عنكبوت 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.