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pity in Arabic

شَفَقَة šafaqa

/ˈpɪt.i/

pity in Arabic: شَفَقَة (šafaqa), شَفِقَ (šafiqa). In English, pity means a feeling of sympathy at the misfortune or suffering of someone or something.

Arabic words for pity

feeling of sympathy
شَفَقَة šafaqa
to feel pity for someone or something
شَفِقَ šafiqa

English meaning of pity

  1. noun A feeling of sympathy at the misfortune or suffering of someone or something.
  2. noun Feeling of contempt one has for someone who is hopelessly inferior.
  3. noun Something regrettable.
  4. noun Piety.

Full definition of pity

pity in a sentence

  • I can't feel any pity towards the gang, who got injured while attempting to break into a flat.
  • take pity on someone
  • It's a pity you're feeling unwell because there's a party on tonight.

Synonyms of pity

All synonyms of pity

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Questions about pity in Arabic

What is the meaning of pity in Arabic?
Pity in Arabic is شَفَقَة (šafaqa), شَفِقَ (šafiqa).
ما معنى كلمة pity؟
Pity: شَفَقَة (šafaqa), شَفِقَ (šafiqa).
What does pity mean in English?
Pity means a feeling of sympathy at the misfortune or suffering of someone or something.

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