Arabic Word · Intermediate
تنحنح
to clear one's throat
Pronunciation: /ta.naħ.na.ħa/
Meaning
to clear one's throat
Example
بَعْدَ فُتْرَةِ صَمْتٍ طَوِيلَةٍ تَنَحْنَحَ ٱلْأُسْتَاذُ سَلِيمٌ وَقَالَ بِصَوْتٍ هَادِئٍ
After a long period of silence, Ustaz Selim cleared his throat and said quietly.
Practice tips
- Practice تنحنح 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.