Arabic Word · Intermediate
امتنع
to abstain, to refrain from something, or to withhold oneself from someone
Pronunciation: /im.ta.na.ʕa/
Meaning
to abstain, to refrain from something, or to withhold oneself from someone
Example
اَلْفِعْلُ ٱلْمَاضِي يَمْتَنِعُ تَوْكِيدُهُ بِالنُّونِ مُطْلَقًا.
The past tense verb cannot be emphasized with the letter “noon” at all.
Practice tips
- Practice امتنع 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.