Word Meaning
उल्फ़त-हा
ulfat-hā
hinoun, plural
Meaning
Affections, attachments, or multiple acts of love.
Detailed Meaning
Formed by adding the Persian plural suffix '-hā' to the Arabic-derived noun 'ulfat', it denotes plural affections or varied gestures of endearment. In the couplet, the poet speaks of being captivated and bound by the cumulative charms and affections shown by graceful beloveds.
Etymology
Arabic 'ulfat' (intimacy, affection, love) combined with the Persian plural suffix '-hā'.
Usage
A high-register Persianate pluralization used in classical poetry to poeticize abstract feelings and convey an overwhelming multiplicity of emotion.
Examples
Entangled in the diverse affections of worldly life.
The spell of many attachments holds the heart captive.
Synonyms
उल्फ़तेंमोहब्बतेंचाहतें
Related Words
उल्फ़तख़ूबाँतासीरनवाज़िश