Word Meaning
ख़ू-कर्दा
khoo-karda
hiadjective
Meaning
Accustomed, habituated, or used to something.
Detailed Meaning
A Persian compound adjective meaning habituated or deeply accustomed to a particular act or state. In the cited couplet, it describes the lover's gaze, which has grown habituated to counting stars through sleepless, sorrowful nights. It emphasizes psychological conditioning resulting from chronic suffering or longing.
Etymology
Persian compound of 'khū' (nature, habit, disposition) and 'karda' (made, done, past participle of kardan).
Usage
Commonly used in classical ghazal to denote an inescapable habituation to pain, grief, or sleeplessness.
Examples
accustomed to grief
an eye habituated to wakefulness
Synonyms
आदीख़ूगरअभ्यस्त
Related Words
ख़ूख़ूगरकर्दा