Word Meaning
ख़ैर
khair
hinoun
Meaning
Well-being, goodness, safety, or deliverance from harm.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'khair' denotes welfare, goodness, and protection from harm. In this couplet, the phrase 'huī khair' expresses fortunate relief and escape, conveying that disaster was narrowly averted. It serves as a contrast to the brewing quarrel and hardship that could have ruined everything.
Etymology
Arabic root خ-ي-ر (kh-y-r), denoting goodness, excellence, or welfare.
Usage
Commonly used in ghazal poetry either independently for virtue and welfare, or in idioms like 'हुई ख़ैर' and 'ख़ैर मनाना' to express relief and prayers for safety.
Examples
It was fortunate that we escaped the raging tempest unharmed.
May heaven grant her safety and enduring peace.
Synonyms
भलाईसलामतीआफ़ियतकुशल
Related Words
ख़ैरियातख़ैर-ख़्वाहख़ैर-ओ-आफ़ियत