Word Meaning
तामीर
ta'meer
hinoun, feminine
Meaning
construction, building, restoration, or the act of rebuilding
Detailed Meaning
In classical poetry, 'ta'meer' denotes construction, creation, or restoring a structure. In this couplet, used in the compound 'hasrat-e-ta'meer' (the unfulfilled desire to rebuild), it highlights the tragic contrast between the utter ruin wrought by passionate love and the persistent longing to restore what is lost.
Etymology
Arabic, from the root ‘-m-r (ع-م-ر), relating to habitation, prosperity, and building.
Usage
Frequently juxtaposed with concepts of destruction (barbaadi, takhreeb, viraani) to reflect the tension between despair and creative hope.
Examples
the yearning to build an abode
after ruin comes the thought of construction
Synonyms
निर्माणरचनासृजनबनावट
Related Words
मेमारइमारततख़रीबहसरत