Word Meaning
इन्तिफ़ाअ
intifaa'
hinoun
Meaning
Deriving benefit, profit, gain, or taking advantage.
Detailed Meaning
Intifa' signifies obtaining profit, utility, or deriving advantage from something. In this couplet, it stands in direct contrast to 'nuqsaan' (loss), illustrating the ironic human folly of chasing illusory gain while suffering the ultimate loss of wisdom and intellect.
Etymology
Arabic, from the root ن-ف-ع (n-f-ʿ); Form VIII verbal noun (iftiʿāl) denoting deriving benefit.
Usage
A formal and elevated Arabic term in Urdu poetry, typically employed in contemplative or philosophical verses dealing with themes of commerce, loss, and worldly illusion.
Examples
Lost in the pursuit of worldly gain
To nurse the hope of profit amid ruin
Synonyms
फ़ायदानफ़ामुनाफ़ालाभ
Related Words
नुक़सानमन्फ़अतनाफ़ेअ