Word Meaning
ज़बून
zabūn
hiadjective
Meaning
Wretched, miserable, helpless, ruined, or deteriorated in condition.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'zabūn' describes a state that is degraded, helpless, or in utter ruin. In this couplet, 'hāl-e-zabūn' denotes the miserable and dying condition of the wounded lover portrayed as hunted prey. It emphasizes weakness, distress, and irreversible misfortune.
Etymology
Persian 'zabūn' (زبون), meaning weak, helpless, vile, or distressed.
Usage
Commonly encountered in the genitive construction 'hāl-e-zabūn' to evoke deep pathos regarding the lover's ruined condition.
Examples
pity upon a wretched state
victim of adverse times
Synonyms
बदहालखस्तालाचारदयनीय
Related Words
ज़बूनीहाल-ए-ज़बूनशिकस्ता