خاين (Khā'in)
What does خاين (Khā'in) mean? خاين (Khā'in) is a Arabic strong that translates to “traitor / backstabber / sellout” in English.
Literal Translation
traitor / betrayer
Meaning & Usage
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"traitor / backstabber / sellout"
A traitor — someone who has betrayed their people, their family, their cause, or their country. In Arabic political culture, 'khā'in' is one of the heaviest political accusations. The word appears in the Quran about those who betray God's covenant. Applied to individuals, it carries the weight of both divine and social condemnation.
Examples in the Wild
إنت خاين، بعت أصحابك عشان مصلحتك. (Inta khā'in, bi'it ashabak 'ashaan maslahtak. - You're a traitor, you sold out your friends for your own benefit.) — After a betrayal.