Arabic Word · Intermediate
مسكنة
poverty, misery
Pronunciation: /mas.ka.na/
Meaning
poverty, misery
Example
وَبَآءُو بِغَضَبٍۢ مِّنَ ٱللَّهِ وَضُرِبَتْ عَلَيْهِمُ ٱلْمَسْكَنَةُ
They have invited the displeasure of Allah and have been branded with misery.
Practice tips
- Practice مسكنة 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.