Word Meaning
इक-दम
ik-dam
hinoun phrase
Meaning
A single moment; an instant; for a single breath.
Detailed Meaning
Literally meaning 'one breath', 'ik-dam' denotes a fleeting instant or moment. In this couplet, it describes the lover's fragile state, questioning whether their life will endure even for a brief moment upon meeting the beloved.
Etymology
Compound of Hindi/Apabhramsha 'ik' (one) and Persian 'dam' (breath, instant).
Usage
In classical Urdu poetry, it frequently underscores the fragility of life and the fleeting transience of union.
Examples
Stay with me for just a single moment.
The restless heart found no peace, not even for an instant.
Synonyms
पल-भरदम-भरएक-पल
Related Words
दमदम-भरलम्हाइक