Word Meaning
ख़राब
kharāb
hiadjective
Meaning
Ruined, broken, devastated, wretched, or in a state of decay.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'kharāb' denotes a state of desolation, destruction, or deep melancholy rather than mere defect. In this couplet, 'kharāb dil' evokes a ruined or devastated heart that directly parallels the lover's desolate house amidst a bustling city of beauty. It portrays the lover's emotional ruin as the defining reason for his notoriety.
Etymology
Arabic root kh-r-b (خ-ر-ب), denoting to be ruined, deserted, or laid waste.
Usage
In the ghazal tradition, 'kharāb' typically portrays the tragic destruction of the lover's heart or a state of ecstatic ruin caused by love.
Examples
a ruined heart amidst fond memories
the devastated condition of a wandering lover
Synonyms
बर्बादवीरानतबाहशिकस्ता
Related Words
ख़राबीख़राबातख़राब-हाल