Arabic Word · Intermediate
تحدى
to rival with, to challenge, to defy
Pronunciation: /ta.ħad.daː/
Meaning
to rival with, to challenge, to defy
Example
وكان ترمب تحدى كلا من الحلفاء والخصوم في 13 أكتوبر برفض التصديق على التزام طهران بالاتفاق النووي الدولي.
Trump has challenged both his allies and his adversaries on the 13ᵗʰ of October by refusing to acknowledge the commitment of Teheran to the international nuclear deal.
Practice tips
- Practice تحدى 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.