Arabic Word · Intermediate
استولى
to seize, to take possession of
Pronunciation: /is.taw.laː/
Meaning
to seize, to take possession of
Example
اِسْتَوْلَى مُقَاتِلُونَا عَلَى سَيَّارَةٍ مُفَخَّخَةٍ أُخْرَى، كَانَتْ مُجَهَّزَةً لِلتَّفْجِيرِ.
Our fighters seized another car bomb, which was equipped to explode.
Practice tips
- Practice استولى 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.