Word Meaning
अल-क़िस्सा
al-qissa
hiadverb
Meaning
In short; to cut a long story short; in brief.
Detailed Meaning
An adverbial phrase meaning 'in short' or 'to summarize', borrowed from Arabic. In this couplet, it functions as a discourse marker concluding that despite the playful torment and suspicion, life ultimately passes pleasantly with the beloved. It allows the poet to transition smoothly from the ongoing banter to an overarching emotional resolution.
Etymology
Arabic: formed from the definite article 'al-' (the) and 'qiṣṣah' (story, matter, tale).
Usage
Used in classical Urdu verse and dastan narrative style to abruptly summarize preceding events and deliver a punchline or conclusive thought.
Examples
In short, our youth faded away in waiting.
To cut the story short, the heart surrendered.
Synonyms
क़िस्सा-मुख़्तसरग़रज़अल-हासील
Related Words
क़िस्साक़िस्सा-गोईमुख़्तसर