Arabic Word · Intermediate
استكبر
to be proud, to be arrogant
Pronunciation: /is.tak.ba.ra/
Meaning
to be proud, to be arrogant
Example
إِلَّا إِبْلِيسَ اسْتَكْبَرَ وَكَانَ مِنَ الْكَافِرِينَ
but not Iblîs (Satan), who acted arrogantly, becoming unfaithful.
Practice tips
- Practice استكبر 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.