Word Meaning
नज़दीक
nazdeek
hiadverb / adjective
Meaning
Near, close, in proximity, or within easy reach.
Detailed Meaning
The term denotes physical, emotional, or spiritual closeness and accessibility. In this couplet, it expresses that sincere passion and longing dissolve spatial barriers, making the beloved's abode feel immediately close. It contrasts the inner sense of nearness with the outer trials of the journey.
Etymology
Persian (نزدیک / nazdīk), formed from 'nazd' (near) and the suffix '-īk'.
Usage
In classical Urdu poetry, 'nazdeek' frequently stands in antithesis to 'door' or 'doori' to depict the paradox of spiritual nearness despite physical distance.
Examples
The journey ends when the goal is near.
Those who are near to the heart never drift away.
Synonyms
क़रीबपासनिकट
Related Words
नज़दीकीनज़्ददूरी