Word Meaning
कर्दा
karda
hiadjective
Meaning
Done, committed, performed, or perpetrated.
Detailed Meaning
'Karda' is the Persian past participle of the verb 'kardan', meaning done or committed. In this couplet, it refers to sins that were actually committed, juxtaposed against 'na-karda' (uncommitted) sins. The poet highlights the irony of facing punishment for enacted transgressions while receiving no credit for repressed longings.
Etymology
Persian past participle of 'kardan' (کردن, to do).
Usage
Commonly combined with Arabic loanwords in Urdu poetry to indicate past actions or transgressions already carried out.
Examples
A confession of deeds already done
Punishment for committed errors
Synonyms
किया हुआकृतअंजाम-शुदा
Related Words
ना-कर्दाकर्दनकारकरदार