Arabic Word · Intermediate
شقوة
misfortune
Pronunciation: /ʃaq.wa/
Meaning
misfortune; distress
Example
قَالُوا رَبَّنَا غَلَبَتْ عَلَيْنَا شِقْوَتُنَا وَكُنَّا قَوْمًا ضَالِّينَ
And they said: Our Lord, our misery has taken us, and we have been a people astray.
Practice tips
- Practice شقوة 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.