Arabic Word · Intermediate
اضطر
to force, to compel, to constrain (someone to do something)
Pronunciation: /idˤ.tˤar.ra/
Meaning
to force, to compel, to constrain (someone to do something)
Example
[…] فَمَنِ ٱضْطُرَّ فِي مَخْمَصَةٍ غَيْرَ مُتَجَانِفٍ لِّإِثْمٍ فَإِنَّ ٱللَّهَ غَفُورٌ رَّحِيمٌ
[…] But whoever is forced by severe hunger with no inclination to sin - then indeed, Allah is Forgiving and Merciful.
Practice tips
- Practice اضطر 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.