Arabic Word · Intermediate
خالف
to contradict, thwart, to disagree with [+ transitive (object)] on
Pronunciation: /xaː.la.fa/
Meaning
to contradict, thwart, to disagree with [+ transitive (object)] on
Example
.وخالف الرئيس ترمب مواقف قوى كبرى أخرى هذا الشهر برفضه أن يقر رسميا التزام طهران ببنود الاتفاق النووي
President Trump diverged this month from the positions of other major powers by refusing to acknowledge formally the commitment of Teheran to the clauses of the nuclear deal.
Practice tips
- Practice خالف 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.