Word Meaning
ख़ाली
khaali
hiadjective
Meaning
Empty, vacant; unburdened or cleared of pent-up feelings.
Detailed Meaning
Literally meaning empty, vacant, or devoid, 'khaali' here functions within the classical idiom 'dil khaali karna' (to unburden the heart). It denotes venting all suppressed complaints, pain, or grief so that nothing remains unsaid. In this couplet, the poet speaks of pouring out the heart completely before death, leaving no room for lingering grievances.
Etymology
Arabic خَالِي (khālī), meaning empty, vacant, or unburdened.
Usage
In ghazal poetry, 'khaali' commonly forms idioms like 'dil khaali karna' (pouring out grief) or evokes destitution through 'dast-e-khaali' (empty hands).
Examples
Dil ko ranj-o-alam se khaali kar
Dast-e-khaali liye bazm se chale
Synonyms
तिहीसूनाफ़ारिग़सुबुक
Related Words
ख़लाख़ालीपनदस्त-ए-ख़ाली