Word Meaning
नहुफ़्ता
nahufta
hiadjective
Meaning
Hidden, concealed, latent, or kept secret.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Persian and Urdu poetry, 'nahufta' refers to something hidden, dormant, or not yet manifested. In this couplet by Ghalib, it denotes the embroidered flower still concealed within the eye of the needle before the garment is even woven, signifying desire that preceded existence itself.
Etymology
Persian نہفتہ (nahufta), past participle of نہفتن (nihuftan, 'to hide or conceal').
Usage
Often paired in ghazal poetry with themes of latent destiny, concealed beauty, or unuttered grief.
Examples
A flower concealed inside the thread and needle
Grief hidden away in the quiet corner of the heart
Synonyms
पोशीदामख़फ़ीपिन्हाँगुप्त
Related Words
निहुफ़्तनआश्कारापिन्हाँसोज़न