Word Meaning
आफ़तें
āfateñ
hinoun (feminine plural)
Meaning
Calamities, misfortunes, disasters, or severe troubles.
Detailed Meaning
In classical poetry, this word refers to devastating troubles, miseries, or disasters. In the given couplet, it denotes the overwhelming afflictions and sorrows brought forth by tyranny or cruel fortune. It often describes trials inflicted by destiny or the beloved.
Etymology
Derived from the Arabic noun 'āfah' (عاهة / آفة), meaning pest, calamity, or misfortune; adopted into Persian and Urdu with plural inflection.
Usage
In ghazal poetry, it frequently portrays the tortures of separation, the cruelty of fate, or the devastating charm of the beloved.
Examples
A torrent of calamities descended upon my heart.
Do not fear the calamities brought by the storm of love.
Synonyms
मुसीबतेंबलाएँआपदाएँकहर
Related Words
आफ़तआफ़त-रसीदाआफ़त-ज़दा