Word Meaning
तोड़ने
todne
hiverb (infinitive, oblique)
Meaning
To break, shatter, or fracture; oblique infinitive form of breaking.
Detailed Meaning
In poetry, the verb refers to shattering or fracturing an object or a bond, often carrying emotional weight such as breaking a heart or mirror. In the cited couplet, it describes the physical act of smashing a mirror with a stone due to jealousy or anger at its reflection. However, the speaker hesitates because the beloved's radiant face is visible within it.
Etymology
Sanskrit 'त्रोटयति' (troṭayati) / Prakrit 'तोडेइ' (toḍeï) through Old Hindi/Hindustani.
Usage
Commonly paired with glass, mirrors, hearts, or wine goblets to convey tragedy, fragility, or violent despair in ghazals.
Examples
Ready to break the mirror with a stone
Breaking hearts is the lover's grievance
Synonyms
शिकस्त करनाफोड़नाचूर करना
Related Words
टूटनातोड़-फोड़तोड़