Word Meaning
इश्तियाक़
Ishtiyāq
hinoun
Meaning
Intense longing, deep yearning, or eager desire.
Detailed Meaning
Ishtiyāq denotes an overwhelming yearning or ardent desire, especially to meet or communicate with the beloved. In this couplet, it represents the uncontrolled flood of emotional longing that compels the poet to write whole volumes rather than a simple letter.
Etymology
Arabic root ش-و-ق (sh-w-q); verbal noun (Form VIII) denoting an intense craving or yearning.
Usage
In classical ghazal, it typically signifies the restless and passionate impatience of a lover enduring separation.
Examples
burning with ishtiyaq for a glimpse
the endless ishtiyaq of a waiting heart
Synonyms
उत्कंठाआरज़ूतमन्नालालसा
Related Words
शौक़मुश्ताक़शौक़ीन