Word Meaning
ताख़ीर
ta'kheer
hinoun (feminine)
Meaning
Delay, postponement, or lateness.
Detailed Meaning
In classical poetry, 'ta'kheer' denotes a delay, hesitation, or postponement, often referring to the tardiness of the beloved in keeping an appointment. In Ghalib's famous couplet, it highlights the lover's attempt to rationalize or inquire into the underlying reason behind the beloved's arrival being delayed.
Etymology
Arabic (تَأْخِير, ta'khīr), verbal noun from the root ء-خ-ر (to delay, put off).
Usage
Commonly used in ghazals to depict the agony of waiting and the customary excuses offered for the beloved's tardiness.
Examples
Hui ta'kheer aane mein to kya gham
Kyun itni ta'kheer ki tum ne
Synonyms
देरविलंबइल्तिवा
Related Words
आख़िरमुअख़्ख़रबाइस-ए-ताख़ीर