Word Meaning
नदामत
nadaamat
hinoun, feminine
Meaning
Regret, remorse, shame, or repentance.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, nadamat denotes profound remorse, penitence, or the shame of wrongdoing. In this couplet, it appears in 'girya-e-nadamat' (weeping of regret), framing love itself as an enduring state of contrition.
Etymology
Arabic (ندامة / nadāmah), denoting sorrow or contrition for past actions.
Usage
Frequently paired with tears or confession to signify moral or spiritual repentance before God or the beloved.
Examples
tears of regret (girya-e-nadamat)
the burden of remorse
Synonyms
शर्मिंदगीपशेमानीपश्चातापपछतावा
Related Words
नादिमपशेमानतौबा