Arabic Word · Intermediate
أسطورة
myth, fable, tale, legend, story especially full of embellishments
Pronunciation: /ʔus.tˤuː.ra/
Meaning
myth, fable, tale, legend, story especially full of embellishments
Example
إِذَا تُتْلَىٰ عَلَيْهِ ءَايَـٰتُنَا قَالَ أَسَـٰطِيرُ ٱلْأَوَّلِينَ
whenever Our revelations are recited to him, he says, “Ancient fables!”
Practice tips
- Practice أسطورة 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.