No. 365 in Arabic

مهمة

Task, mission, or assignment.

In a sentence

المهمة كانت صعبة للغاية.
The task was very difficult.
Here, 'مهمة' (muhimma) is used to mean a 'task' or 'undertaking' that one performs or is assigned.
هي صحفية في مهمة خاصة.
She is a journalist on a special mission.
In this context, 'مهمة' refers to a 'mission' or a special job that involves purpose or responsibility.
إتقان اللغة مهارة مهمة.
Mastering a language is an important skill.
Here, 'مهمة' is used as an adjective meaning 'important,' describing the noun it qualifies.

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