عورة

Meaning

defectiveness, faultiness, deficiency, imperfection

Example

لِسَانِك لَا تَذْكُر بِهِ عَوْرَة اِمْرِئ * فَكُلُّـكَ عَوْرَات وَلِلنَّاس أَلْسُـنُ

Let not your tongue mention the shame of another * For you yourself are covered in shame and all men have tongues.

Practice tips

• Practice عورة 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.

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