Arabic Word · Intermediate
صومعة
tower, minaret
Pronunciation: /sˤaw.ma.ʕa/
Meaning
tower, minaret
Example
وَلَوْلَا دَفْعُ ٱللهِ ٱلنَّاسَ بَعْضَهُمْ بِبَعْضٍ لَّهُدِّمَتْ صَوَامِعُ وَبِيَعٌ وَّصَلَوَاتٌ وَّمَسٰجِدُ يُذْكَرُ فِيهَا ٱسْمُ ٱللهِ كَثِيرًا
And were it not that God checks some people by others there in fact would have been demolished monastic cells and churches
Practice tips
- Practice صومعة 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.