Word Meaning
खा
kha
hiverb
Meaning
To consume; idiomatically, to torment, wear out, or corrode.
Detailed Meaning
Literally meaning to eat or ingest, here the verb is used idiomatically in the compound phrase 'jee kha jaana' to mean wearing down, tormenting, or consuming one's spirit. In this verse, the poet conveys that the sheer impossibility of finding loyalty across kingdoms has utterly devoured and exhausted his very soul.
Etymology
Sanskrit खादति (khādati, 'to chew, eat') via Prakrit खादि (khādi).
Usage
In classical Urdu poetry, it frequently combines with 'jee', 'dil', or 'gham' to depict the slow, internal destruction caused by grief and unrequited love.
Examples
gham khaana (to suffer sorrow)
jee kha jaana (to consume one's peace or soul)
Synonyms
निगलनातड़पानासताना
Related Words
खानाग़मख़्वारख़ुराक