Word Meaning
अज़-बस-कि
az-bas-ki
hiconjunction
Meaning
inasmuch as; to such an extent that; since; because
Detailed Meaning
A Persian compound conjunction signifying 'to such an extent that' or 'inasmuch as'. In this famous opening line by Ghalib, it indicates the overwhelming degree to which the radiant beauty demands to be seen. It sets up an intensive cause-and-effect relationship between the beloved's intense manifestation and the miraculous transformation demanded of the mirror.
Etymology
Persian: az (from/by) + bas (much/enough) + ki (that)
Usage
Commonly employed in classical Urdu and Persian poetry to establish an intense cause-and-effect relation or heighten poetic hyperbole.
Examples
Az-bas-ki hairat hai (to such an extent that there is wonder)
Az-bas-ki dil bekaraar hai (inasmuch as the heart is restless)
Synonyms
इस क़दर किचूँकिब-सबब-ए
Related Words
अज़बसकि