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mercy in Arabic

رَحْمَة raḥma

UK/ˈmɜːsi//ˈmɝsi/

mercy in Arabic: رَحْمَة (raḥma), رَأْفَة (raʔfa), شَفَقَة (šafaqa), لُطْف (luṭf). In English, mercy means relenting; forbearance to cause or allow harm to another.

Arabic words for mercy

relenting; forbearance to cause or allow harm to another
رَحْمَة raḥma, رَأْفَة raʔfa, شَفَقَة šafaqa, لُطْف luṭf
forgiveness or compassion
رَحْمَة raḥma, شَفَقَة šafaqa

English meaning of mercy

  1. noun Relenting; forbearance to cause or allow harm to another.
  2. noun Forgiveness or compassion, especially toward those less fortunate.
  3. noun A tendency toward forgiveness, pity, or compassion.
  4. noun Instances of forbearance or forgiveness.

Full definition of mercy

mercy in a sentence

  • She took mercy on him and quit embarrassing him.
  • Have mercy on the poor and assist them if you can.
  • Mercy is one of his many virtues.

Synonyms of mercy

All synonyms of mercy

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Questions about mercy in Arabic

What is the meaning of mercy in Arabic?
Mercy in Arabic is رَحْمَة (raḥma), رَأْفَة (raʔfa), شَفَقَة (šafaqa), لُطْف (luṭf).
ما معنى كلمة mercy؟
Mercy: رَحْمَة (raḥma), رَأْفَة (raʔfa), شَفَقَة (šafaqa), لُطْف (luṭf).
What does mercy mean in English?
Mercy means relenting; forbearance to cause or allow harm to another.

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