Word Meaning
तुन्दि
tundi
hinoun
Meaning
Sharpness, fierceness, intensity, or extreme potency.
Detailed Meaning
'Tundi' denotes sharpness, violent intensity, or swiftness. In Ghalib's verse, it characterizes the burning potency and fierce heat of the red wine ('sahba'), which is depicted as being so intensely fiery that it melts the very glass flagon containing it.
Etymology
Persian (derived from 'tund' meaning swift, sharp, or fierce, with the abstract noun suffix '-i').
Usage
In classical ghazal, it is often employed in izafat constructions to emphasize the overwhelming ferocity of elements like wine, wind, or emotion.
Examples
tundi-e-mizaj (harshness or sharpness of temperament)
tundi-e-mauj (the fierce surge of the wave)
Synonyms
तेज़ीशिद्दतउग्रताहिद़्दत
Related Words
तुन्दतुन्दि-ए-सहबातेज़ी