Word Meaning
आफ़त
aafat
hinoun
Meaning
Calamity, disaster, misfortune, trouble, or bane.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'aafat' signifies a sudden misfortune, devastating calamity, or ruinous trouble. In this couplet, it denotes the destructive peril inherent in the pride of friendship, warning that excessive vanity can trigger enmity. It is frequently employed to describe life-altering catastrophes or the dangerous allure of love.
Etymology
From Arabic 'āfah' (آفة) meaning blight, affliction, or damage; adopted into Persian and Urdu as 'āfat'.
Usage
Frequently used in classical ghazals to evoke the tribulations of the lover or the enchanting, dangerous coquetry of the beloved.
Examples
Love brings with it every manner of calamity.
The proud disposition proved to be an utter disaster.
Synonyms
मुसीबतबलाआपदाक़यामत
Related Words
आफ़त-ज़दाआफ़त-रसीदाबला