Arabic Word · Intermediate
أنكر
to deny
Pronunciation: /ʔan.ka.ra/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "to deny".
Example
أَنْكَرَ الرِّيَاضِيُّ أَيَّ تَوَرُّطٍ مَعَ الْمُنَشِّطَاتِ لٰكِنَّهُ وَاجَهَ تَدْقِيقًا قَاسِيًا.
The athlete denied any involvement with doping but faced harsh scrutiny.
Practice tips
- Practice أنكر 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.