Arabic Word · Intermediate
اختطف
to snatch
Pronunciation: /ix.ta.tˤa.fa/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "to snatch".
Example
وأفادت وزارة الداخلية اللبنانية في بيان «تم فجر اليوم تحرير اللبنانيين الثلاثة (…)، بعدما اختطفتهم عصابة» لدى وصولهم إلى بغداد.
And the Lebanese Minister of the Interior reported in his statement that “in the dawn of the day there happened the liberation of the three Lebanese
Practice tips
- Practice اختطف 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.