Word Meaning
ख़ुदाया
Khudaaya
hiinterjection
Meaning
O God; O Lord; an invocation expressing anguish, wonder, or supplication.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'Khudaaya' is a vocative form of 'Khuda' (God), formed by appending the Persian vocative suffix '-aa'. It is used by the speaker to address the Almighty directly in moments of bewilderment, helplessness, or grievance. In this couplet, the poet cries out to God regarding the paradoxical and contrary effect of his heartfelt passion.
Etymology
Persian: 'Khuda' (God/Lord) + vocative suffix '-aa'.
Usage
Frequently placed at the beginning of a couplet to evoke a deeply personal, pleading, or plaintive tone addressed to Providence.
Examples
O Lord, grant patience to this restless heart.
O God, what strange trial of love is this?
Synonyms
या रबऐ ख़ुदाइलाही
Related Words
ख़ुदादुआफ़रियादइल्तिजा