Arabic Word · Intermediate
أدرك
to reach, catch up with, overcome, overtake
Pronunciation: /ʔad.ra.ka/
Meaning
to reach, catch up with, overcome, overtake
Example
أَيْنَمَا تَكُونُوا يُدْرِككُّمُ ٱلْمَوْتُ وَلَوْ كُنْتُمْ فِي بُرُوجٍ مُشَيَّدَةٍ
Wherever you may be, death will overtake you, even if you should be within towers of lofty construction.
Practice tips
- Practice أدرك 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.