Arabic Word · Intermediate
اقتبس
to quote, acquire, to obtain, to derive, to take from (especially knowledge)
Pronunciation: say اقتبس
Meaning
to quote, acquire, to obtain, to derive, to take from (especially knowledge)
Example
مَن ٱقْتَبَسَ عِلْمًا مِن ٱلنُّجُومِ ٱقْتَبَسَ شُعْبَةً مِنَ السِّحْرِ زَادَ مَا زَادَ.
He who acquires knowledge of the stars acquires a branch of magic as long as he does so.
Practice tips
- Practice اقتبس 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.