Arabic Word · Intermediate
أفسد
to spoil, to damage, to ruin
Pronunciation: say أفسد
Meaning
to spoil, to damage, to ruin
Example
وَإِذَا قِيلَ لَهُمْ لَا تُفْسِدُوا فِي الْأَرْضِ قَالُوا إِنَّمَا نَحْنُ مُصْلِحُونَ. أَلَا إِنَّهُمْ هُمُ الْمُفْسِدُونَ وَلَٰكِن لَّا يَشْعُرُونَ.
When they are told, “Do not spread corruption in the land,” they reply, “We are only peace-makers!”. Indeed, it is they who are the corruptors, but they fail to perceive it.
Practice tips
- Practice أفسد 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.