Arabic Word · Intermediate
توكأ
to lean on, to recline
Pronunciation: /ta.wak.ka.ʔa/
Meaning
to lean on, to recline
Example
قَالَ هِيَ عَصَايَ أَتَوَكَّأُ عَلَيْهَا وَأَهُشُّ بِهَا عَلَىٰ غَنَمِي وَلِيَ فِيهَا مَآرِبُ أُخْرَىٰ
He said, "It is my stick. I lean on it, I beat down with it for my sheep, and I have many other uses of it.
Practice tips
- Practice توكأ 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.