Word Meaning
दमकश
dam-kash
hiadjective
Meaning
Drawing breath; holding breath in silence, or singing alongside.
Detailed Meaning
Literally meaning one who draws or holds breath, 'dam-kash' signifies silence and awe, or keeping pace in breath and voice with someone. In this verse, it evokes the nightingale breathing, sighing, or harmonizing in melody with Mir's sublime poetic speech.
Etymology
Persian compound formed from 'dam' (breath/moment) and the root 'kash' (from kashīdan, to draw or pull).
Usage
In classical Urdu ghazal, it typically depicts awestruck stillness or an intimate communion of shared breath and voice.
Examples
drawing breath in silence before the master
remaining hushed while the assembly sang
Synonyms
दमसाज़ख़ामोशसाकित
Related Words
दमकशिशदमबख़ुद