Word Meaning
तुंदी
tundī
hinoun (feminine)
Meaning
Sharpness, fierceness, impetuosity, vehemence, or severity.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, especially in philosophical contexts, 'tundī' denotes intense vigor, sharpness, or impetuosity. In this couplet, it describes the bold, unyielding intensity of the self (khudī), clarifying that such inner dynamic force contains no petty arrogance or conceit.
Etymology
Persian 'تندی' (tundī), derived from the adjective 'تند' (tund, sharp/swift/fierce) with the abstract noun suffix '-ī'.
Usage
Frequently deployed in poetry to evoke the overwhelming fury of tempestuous winds, the sharpness of wine, or spirited emotional resolve.
Examples
tundī-e-bād-e-mukhālif (the fierceness of the opposing wind)
tundī-e-mizāj (sharpness of temperament)
Synonyms
तेज़ीशिद्दतउग्रतातीव्रता
Related Words
तुंदतुंद-ख़ूतुंद-रफ़्तार