Word Meaning
दुखते
dukhte
hiverb
Meaning
Aching, hurting, or paining (present/participle form).
Detailed Meaning
Refers to experiencing physical soreness, tenderness, or pain. In this couplet, it conveys a famous hyperbolic conceit (nāzuk-ḳhayālī), suggesting that the beloved's feet are aching merely from the gentle exertion of walking into someone's dream.
Etymology
Sanskrit duḥkha (दुःख) via Prakrit dukkha, forming Hindustani dukh / dukhnā.
Usage
In classical ghazal poetry, this verb is frequently used in conceits of delicate physical vulnerability (nāzuk-badanī) attributed to the beloved.
Examples
dukhte hue qadam (aching steps)
dukhte dil ki sada (voice of an aching heart)
Synonyms
दर्द करतेपीड़ितकराहते
Related Words
दुखदुखनादुखिया