No. 5,579 in Arabic
فداء
Sacrifice or redemption.
In a sentence
هو قدّم حياته فداءً لوطنه.
He offered his life as a sacrifice for his homeland.
Here, 'فداء' refers to an act of sacrifice or offering made for the sake of a greater cause, showing devotion and selflessness.
نحن نذكر هذا البطل الذي كان فداءً للمظلومين.
We remember this hero who was a redemption for the oppressed.
In this sentence, 'فداء' is used metaphorically to suggest that the hero served as a redeemer through their actions or sacrifices.
الوالدان مستعدان أن يكونا فداءً لأبنائهما.
The parents are ready to be a ransom for their children.
Here, 'فداء' illustrates a willingness to act as a ransom or pay any price for the well-being, emphasizing care and self-sacrificing nature.
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