निगर

Meaning

Looking, observing; expectant or dependent (chiefly used in Persian compounds).

Detailed Meaning

Originating from the Persian root for beholding or watching, 'nigar' denotes an observer or someone watching expectantly. In classical Urdu ghazal, it most commonly appears as the trailing element in compounds such as 'dast-nigar' (dependent, one looking to another's hand for help). In this verse, it conveys that even the vast ocean appeared dependent upon or humbled by the tears soaking the lover's eyelashes.

Etymology

Persian, present stem of 'nigarīstan' (to look, observe).

Usage

It is rarely used as a standalone word in Urdu poetry, occurring almost exclusively as an agentive second component of Persian compound adjectives.

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