Word Meaning

अज़ीज़-तर

azīz-tar

hiadjective

Meaning

Dearer, more precious, or more beloved.

Detailed Meaning

The Persian comparative form of 'aziz', signifying something that is held in greater affection or higher esteem. In this couplet, it expresses how a broken heart (represented as a shattered mirror) becomes far more precious and cherished in the eyes of God, the ultimate Maker, than an intact one.

Etymology

Arabic 'azīz' (dear, precious) + Persian comparative suffix '-tar'.

Usage

Commonly used in classical Urdu poetry to emphasize heightened love, spiritual worth, or devotion that surpasses worldly valuation.

Examples

Dearer than life itself

Far more precious in the sight of the beloved

Synonyms

महबूब-तरज़्यादा प्याराअहब

Related Words

अज़ीज़अज़ीज़-तरीनइज़्ज़त
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