Word Meaning
ता-ब
tā-ba
hipreposition
Meaning
As far as; up to; to the extent of.
Detailed Meaning
A Persian prepositional compound combining 'tā' (until, so long as) and 'ba' (to, by), signifying 'up to' or 'as far as'. In classical poetry, it often attaches to nouns like 'maqdūr' (capacity) to indicate the outer limits of one's effort or tolerance. In this couplet, it expresses that the lover endured waiting to the absolute utmost boundary of their capability before patience broke.
Etymology
Persian: compound of 'tā' (until, as far as) and the preposition 'ba' (to, with, by).
Usage
Frequently used in classical Urdu poetry to delineate boundaries of endurance, time, or emotional capacity.
Examples
tā-ba maqdūr (to the extent of one's power)
tā-ba dam-e marg (until the breath of death)
Synonyms
तकब-क़दरइम्कान-भर
Related Words
ता-दमता-कुजाता-हद्द