Word Meaning
ताड़
Tāṛ
hiverb stem
Meaning
To perceive, discern, guess, or spot someone from an observation.
Detailed Meaning
The verb stem signifies discerning, divining, or keenly observing a person's presence or subtle intent. In the couplet, it conveys having spotted and recognized the beloved from afar before coming forth. It implies an astute, penetrating perception beyond mere seeing.
Etymology
Derived from Old Indo-Aryan / Sanskrit roots related to discernment (cf. तर्क/tark, 'to guess, surmise') through Prakrit into Hindustani.
Usage
In Urdu and Rekhta poetry, it conveys the keen intuitive gaze of a lover or rival reading subtle gestures or secret intents.
Examples
To discern someone's inner secret
Having spotted the beloved from afar
Synonyms
भांपपरखपहचानअंदाज़ा
Related Words
ताड़नाताड़कभांपना