Arabic Word · Intermediate
سطوة
attack
Pronunciation: /satˤ.wa/
Meaning
attack; assault
Example
وَكَانَت رُوسِيَا تُرَاقَبٌ مِنْ بَعِيد مُسْتَخْدِمَةً سَطْوَتَهَا السِّيَاسِيَّةَ فِي مَجْلِسِ الْأَمْنِ لِصَالِحِ بَشَار.
And Russia was watching from afar using its political power in the Security Council for (the sake of) Bashar.
Practice tips
- Practice سطوة 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.