WordتأخرMeaningto be latePart of speechverbPronunciationCourseArabic (Modern Standard)LessonHollow verbs in the jussive mood (لم يقل)Usages of تأخرتأخر صديقي لكنه لم يغب.ta'akhkhara sadîqî lâkinnahu lam yaghib.My friend was late but he was not absent.تأخر الموظف وهو يعتقد أن عذره مقبول.ta'akhkhara al-muwazzafu wa huwa ya'taqidu anna 'udhrahu maqbûlunThe employee was late and he believes that his excuse is acceptable.