Word Meaning
ज़दा
zada
hiadjective
Meaning
Struck, afflicted, affected, or hit; appearing or occurring in compound forms.
Detailed Meaning
Derived from the Persian verb 'zadan' (to strike), 'zada' functions as a participle meaning struck, afflicted, or impacted. In compound constructions like 'sar-zada', it denotes an emergence, intrusion, or taking a rash step forward. In this couplet, it warns the ascetic against brazenly showing his face or wandering imprudently among young wine-servers.
Etymology
Persian past participle of 'zadan' (زدن, to strike or hit).
Usage
Frequently used in classical Urdu poetry as a suffix indicating emotional desolation (e.g., ग़म-ज़दा, हैरत-ज़दा) or unexpected emergence (सर-ज़दा).
Examples
Musibat-zada dil (an afflicted heart)
Koi khata sar-zada hona (a mistake occurring)
Synonyms
आफ़त-रसीदामुब्तलाशिकारमारा
Related Words
सर-ज़दाज़दमुसीबत-ज़दाग़म-ज़दा