Arabic Word · Intermediate
زحزح
to move away slightly, to push, to stir, to inch, to budge
Pronunciation: /zaħ.za.ħa/
Meaning
to move away slightly, to push, to stir, to inch, to budge
Example
يَوَدُّ أَحَدُهُمْ لَوْ يُعَمَّرُ أَلْفَ سَنَةٍ وَمَا هُوَ بِمُزَحْزِحِهِ مِنَ الْعَذَابِ أَن يُعَمَّرَ
Some [literally "one"] of them [would] wish that they were left [by Allah] to live a thousand years
Practice tips
- Practice زحزح 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.