Word Meaning
नादिम
naadim
hiadjective
Meaning
Repentant, remorseful, penitent, or ashamed of past actions.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'naadim' describes someone stricken with remorse, shame, or guilt over an action. In this couplet, it highlights the speaker's bitter regret after realizing that what began as base desire (hawas) brought only sorrow when their heart became invested.
Etymology
Arabic root ن-د-م (n-d-m), active participle nādim, meaning one who regrets or repents.
Usage
Commonly invoked in ghazals to capture the lover's regret over yielding to desire or the sinner's contrition before the Divine.
Examples
He stood repentant for his missteps.
Having given my heart, I became deeply remorseful.
Synonyms
पशेमानशर्मिंदामुनफ़इल
Related Words
नदामततौबाअफ़सोस