Word Meaning
इत्र-सा
itr-sā
hiadjective
Meaning
Perfume-diffusing, fragrant, or spreading sweet scent.
Detailed Meaning
The compound 'itr-sā' signifies something that diffuses or rubs perfume, making the surroundings intensely fragrant. In Ghalib's verse, it characterizes the perfumed breath of the flower (nafas-e-itr-sā), personified as a rival enjoying physical closeness with the beloved. It evokes delicate poetic imagery of sensory intimacy and jealousy.
Etymology
Arabic 'itr' (perfume, essence) + Persian 'sā' (stem of sūdan/sāyīdan, to rub or diffuse).
Usage
Used in classical Urdu poetry as a delicate compound to describe the scented breeze, flower, or the beloved's breath.
Examples
The perfume-diffusing morning breeze in the garden
A gentle breath spreading sweet fragrance
Synonyms
मुअत्तरखुशबूदारअंबर-सा
Related Words
इत्रनफ़सगुलशमीम