Arabic Word · Intermediate
بأساء
adversity, affliction, distress, calamity
Pronunciation: /baʔ.saːʔ/
Meaning
adversity, affliction, distress, calamity
Example
وَٱلصَّـٰبِرِينَ فِى ٱلْبَأْسَآءِ وَٱلضَّرَّآءِ وَحِينَ ٱلْبَأْسِ ۗ
and who are patient in times of suffering, adversity, and in ˹the heat of˺ battle.
Practice tips
- Practice بأساء 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.