Word Meaning
दर-ख़ुर
dar-khur
hiadjective
Meaning
Worthy of, fit for, suitable, or deserving.
Detailed Meaning
The term denotes suitability, worthiness, or being fit for a particular role, place, or honor. In Ghalib's couplet, it describes the poet's self-perception as an extinguished candle ('sham-e-kushta') that is no longer worthy of gracing the vibrant assembly ('mehfil'). It underscores deep existential alienation and despondency.
Etymology
Persian compound formed from 'dar' (in/at) and 'khur' (worthy/fit, related to the verb khwurdan).
Usage
In classical Urdu poetry, it is predominantly used in Persian ezafat constructions (e.g., 'dar-khur-e-...') to depict tragic unworthiness or deserving merit.
Examples
Not worthy of any praise or reward
Unfit to enter the garden of union
Synonyms
लायक़क़ाबिलशायानसज़ावार
Related Words
दर-ख़ुर-ए-तहसीनदर-ख़ुर-ए-इल्तिफ़ातदर-ख़ुर-ए-महफ़िल