No. 2,837 in Arabic
قاسية
Harsh or tough.
In a sentence
التجربة كانت قاسية على الجميع.
The experience was harsh on everyone.
In this sentence, 'قاسية' describes the challenging and difficult nature of the experience, giving a sense of emotional or situational severity.
هذه الحقيبة قاسية الملمس.
This bag is rough to the touch.
Here, 'قاسية' pertains to the physical texture of the object, indicating its hardness or rigidity as perceived tactily.
الشتاء كان قاسيًا هذا العام.
The winter was harsh this year.
In this example, 'قاسيًا' modifies the winter, suggesting not only cold but also potentially the severity of the season overall.
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