Arabic Word · Intermediate
يراع
piece of reed, reed-pipe or reed-pen
Pronunciation: /ja.raːʕ/
Meaning
piece of reed, reed-pipe or reed-pen
Example
وَمَهًا يَرِفُّ كَأَنَّهُ إِذْ ذُقْتَهُ … عَانِيَّةٌ شُجَّتْ بِمَاءِ يَرَاعِ
An essence, which when tried, tastes like wine of ʿānah diluted with sump water [i.e. the water where gnats grow]
Practice tips
- Practice يراع 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.