Word Meaning
नुत्क़
nutq
hinoun, masculine
Meaning
Speech, the faculty of articulate utterance, or the spoken word.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Arabic-Persian philosophy and poetry, 'nutq' signifies the rational faculty of articulate speech unique to human beings. In this couplet, it represents the very power of speech itself, personified as feeling immense reverence and kissing the tongue that just uttered the beloved's exalted name.
Etymology
Arabic root ن-ط-ق (n-ṭ-q), relating to articulate speech, pronunciation, and discourse.
Usage
Commonly used in classical ghazals to reflect the heights of eloquence or the philosophical ability to utter truth and love.
Examples
When the power of speech fails, silence becomes the only recourse.
Her grace silenced every articulate utterance.
Synonyms
गोयाईकलामतफ़क्कुरवाणी
Related Words
नातिक़मंतिक़नुत्क़-ओ-लब