Arabic Word · Intermediate
تأبط
to take under one's arms
Pronunciation: /ta.ʔab.ba.tˤa/
Meaning
to take under one's arms
Example
وَبِشَكْلٍ مَا كُنْتُ مُدْمِنًا كَبِيرًا عَلَى قِرَاءَةِ ٱلصُّحُفِ، وَلَا أَرْتَاحُ نَفْسِيًّا حَتَى أَتَأَبَّطُ عَشْرًا مِنْهَا أَوْ أَكْثَرَ
I was kind of obsessed with reading the newspaper, and had no mental rest until I took ten or more under my arms.
Practice tips
- Practice تأبط 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.