Arabic Word · Intermediate
درقة
shield (usually of leather)
Pronunciation: /da.ra.qa/
Meaning
shield (usually of leather)
Example
لَا يَتَمَكَّنُ صَاحِبُكَ مِن حَمْلِكَ مَعَ تُرْسٍ وَلَا دَرَقَةٍ وَلَا تَرْكَاشٍ وَلَا شَيْءٍ مِن أَنْوَاعِ السَلَاحِ
Your companion cannot bear you with a scutum and not with a leather shield and not with a quiver and not with any kind of weapon.
Practice tips
- Practice درقة 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.