Arabic · Daily Life
استيقظ
istayqaza
To wake up
Beginnerverb
Definition
To stop sleeping in the morning.
Example
أستيقظ الساعة السابعة كل يوم.
I wake up at seven every day.
Etymology
The word 'استيقظ' (istayqaza) comes from the root 'ق ظ و' (q-z-w), which relates to wakefulness or awareness. It has come to specifically mean to wake up.
How & Where It’s Used
'استيقظ' is used in both spoken and written Arabic, applicable in formal contexts, such as literature, as well as in everyday conversations.