Word Meaning
जज़ा
jazā
hinoun
Meaning
Recompense, reward, or retribution for deeds.
Detailed Meaning
'Jazā' refers to retribution, recompense, or the reward granted for one's deeds, especially on the Day of Judgement. In this couplet, the speaker endures the torment of separation and awaits 'roz-e-jazā' (the Day of Reckoning), when their endurance, fidelity, and suffering will finally be addressed.
Etymology
Arabic جَزَاء (jazā'), meaning repayment, compensation, or reward.
Usage
In ghazal poetry, 'jazā' is frequently paired with 'roz' to evoke the Day of Judgment or contrasted with 'sazā' (punishment) to highlight the lover's unrewarded devotion.
Examples
Roz-e-jazā kā intizār
Jazā-e-khair
Synonyms
सिलाबदलाप्रतिफलइनाम
Related Words
सज़ारोज़-ए-जज़ाअज्रमुकाफ़ात