ढाई

Meaning

Demolished, razed, or brought down to the ground.

Detailed Meaning

In this couplet, 'ढाई' is the feminine past-tense form of the verb 'ढाना' (to demolish or pull down), agreeing with the feminine noun 'इमारत'. It describes the complete devastation brought upon the heart by grief and sorrow. The poet ironically treats this ruinous destruction as a wondrous spectacle to behold.

Etymology

Sanskrit/Prakrit root connected to Hindi-Urdu 'ढाना' (to raze, fell, or demolish).

Usage

In classical Urdu ghazal, forms of 'ढाना' are commonly used either literally for demolishing buildings or idiomatically with 'क़यामत' to evoke devastation caused by beauty or tragedy.

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