Word Meaning
टक
tuk
hiadverb
Meaning
A little, for a moment, just a bit.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'tuk' (often spelled 'tak' in transliteration) functions as an adverb meaning 'a little' or 'for a brief moment'. In this couplet, it is an earnest plea asking the beloved to wait just a fleeting moment because the lover is on the verge of drawing their last breath.
Etymology
Derived from Old Hindi / Prakrit root denoting a small piece or fragment (cf. 'tukṛā').
Usage
A hallmark of early classical Urdu poetry (especially Mir and his contemporaries), it is often employed in tender, urgent entreaties to the beloved.
Examples
Wait just a moment so I may speak my heart.
Glance this way for a brief second, O beloved.
Synonyms
ज़राथोड़ापल भरलमहा भर
Related Words
टुकड़ादमतिल भर