Word Meaning
उतना
utna
hiadverb
Meaning
That much, to that degree, so much.
Detailed Meaning
Indicates a specific measure, extent, or degree corresponding to a prior condition. In this couplet, it emphasizes the immense degree to which the heart has grown accustomed to cruelty, made possible only by enduring countless torments.
Etymology
From Sanskrit 'तावत्' (tāvat) / Prakrit, developing into Hindustani correlative forms.
Usage
In ghazal poetry, it is often paired with correlatives like 'जितना' to balance the scale of suffering and devotion.
Examples
utna hi dard mila jitna naseeb tha
utna khugar na bana dil ko sitam ka
Synonyms
उस क़दरउस हद तकतिस क़दर
Related Words
जितनाकितनाइतना