Word Meaning
ठहरी
ṭhahrī
hiverb
Meaning
Stayed, stopped, paused, or lingered (feminine past tense).
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, this verb form refers to halting, resting, or remaining motionless in a place or state. In this verse by Mir Taqi Mir, it describes the restless soul ('jān') on the verge of leaving the body, which could not even pause for a brief moment before departing.
Etymology
Hindustani verb derived from Prakrit / Sanskrit roots related to staying or stabilizing (cf. स्थिर / sthira).
Usage
Commonly employed in ghazals to evoke themes of transience, instability of life, or an unyielding restlessness of the heart.
Examples
The fleeting soul did not pause even for a breath.
A restless gaze that never settled anywhere.
Synonyms
रुकीथमीटिकी
Related Words
ठहरनाठहरावठहर