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strife in Arabic

فِتْنَة fitna

/stɹaɪf/

strife in Arabic: فِتْنَة (fitna). In English, strife means striving; earnest endeavor; hard work.

Arabic words for strife

violent conflict
فِتْنَة fitna

English meaning of strife

  1. noun Striving; earnest endeavor; hard work.
  2. noun Exertion or contention for superiority, either by physical or intellectual means.
  3. noun Bitter conflict, sometimes violent.
  4. noun A trouble of any kind.

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Questions about strife in Arabic

What is the meaning of strife in Arabic?
Strife in Arabic is فِتْنَة (fitna).
ما معنى كلمة strife؟
Strife: فِتْنَة (fitna).
What does strife mean in English?
Strife means striving; earnest endeavor; hard work.

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