Word Meaning
ता-देर
taa-der
hiadverb
Meaning
for a long time; until late; for a while
Detailed Meaning
An adverbial compound meaning 'for a long time' or 'for a considerable duration'. In this couplet, it denotes the prolonged and ceaseless weeping of the lover once a surge of sorrow overtakes the heart. It emphasizes the persistence and lingering nature of grief.
Etymology
Persian: 'tā' (until, so long as) + 'dēr' (late, delay, long time).
Usage
In classical Urdu ghazals, 'taa-der' is frequently used to convey the prolonged endurance of longing, weeping, or waiting.
Examples
He sat silently in thought for a long time.
Until late the flame of the lamp kept trembling.
Synonyms
देर तकमुद्दत तकदीर्घकाल तक
Related Words
देरता-दम-ए-मर्गता-उम्र