Arabic Word · Intermediate
استخف
to belittle, to take lightly, to flout, to make light of
Pronunciation: /is.ta.xaf.fa/
Meaning
to belittle, to take lightly, to flout, to make light of
Example
فَاسْتَخَفَّ قَوْمَهُ فَأَطَاعُوهُ
And so he fooled his people, and they obeyed him.
Practice tips
- Practice استخف 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.