Arabic Word · Intermediate
اغترف
to lade out, to scoop, to extract
Pronunciation: say اغترف
Meaning
to lade out, to scoop, to extract
Example
رَأَيْتُنَا نَغْتَرِفُ مِنْ وَقْبِ عَيْنِهِ [ٱلْعَنْبَرِ] بِٱلْقِلَالِ الدُّهْنَ وَنَقْتَطِعُ مِنْهُ الْفِدَرَ كَٱلثَّوْرِ أَوْ كَقَدْرِ الثَّوْرِ
I saw how we extracted pitcher after pitcher full of fat from the cavity of its [the sperm whale’s] eye
Practice tips
- Practice اغترف 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.