Word Meaning
इज़्ज़त
izzat
hinoun
Meaning
Honor, dignity, respect, or esteem.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'izzat' denotes personal dignity, social esteem, or moral worth. In Mir's verse, it reflects the lover's total devaluation in the eyes of the beloved, where worldly dignity holds no currency. The poet contrasts this lack of regard with the inevitable disgrace (khwārī) that attends love.
Etymology
Arabic عِزَّة (ʿizzah), derived from the root ʿ-z-z, signifying strength, prestige, or glory.
Usage
In ghazals, 'izzat' is often juxtaposed with 'khwārī' or 'rusvāī' to illustrate the lover's complete abandonment of conventional pride and social standing.
Examples
Sacrificing honor in the alley of love
Where neither honor nor shame remains
Synonyms
आबरूवक़ारहुरमतएहतिराम
Related Words
अज़ीज़इज़्ज़तदारबे-इज़्ज़तीमुअज़्ज़ज़