Word Meaning
तबअ
Tab'
hinoun
Meaning
Temperament, nature, disposition, or inherent artistic sensibility.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetics, 'taba' refers to an individual's innate temperament, poetic genius, or aesthetic constitution. In this couplet, it denotes the refined taste and discerning capacity of the connoisseur or reader. The poet asserts that he would surrender both himself and his poetry only if the buyer's intellectual and poetic disposition meets the standard.
Etymology
Arabic root ṭ-b-ʿ (ط-ب-ع), meaning to imprint, seal, or naturally endow.
Usage
In ghazal traditions, it commonly denotes the inborn poetic faculty (tab'-e-mauzoon) or the delicate sensibilities of the lover and beloved.
Examples
A fluent poetic temperament
Testing the temperament of the beloved
Synonyms
मिज़ाजफ़ितरतस्वभावख़ू
Related Words
तबीयततबअ-ज़ादमत्बअ