Arabic Word · Intermediate
استفسر
to ask for an explanation, to inquire of
Pronunciation: /is.taf.sa.ra/
Meaning
to ask for an explanation, to inquire of
Example
صحتْ خاتمة وهي تتأوّه. استفسرتُ منها بماذا تُحسّ، فقالت إنّها تُعاني من صداع.
Khatima has woken up and groans. I asked her what she feels and she said she suffers a headache.
Practice tips
- Practice استفسر 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.