Word Meaning

पगाह

pagah

hinoun

Meaning

Dawn, early morning, or daybreak.

Detailed Meaning

In classical Persian and Urdu poetry, 'pagah' refers to the crack of dawn or early morning. In this couplet, 'nala pagah ka' denotes the morning lament of the despondent lover, an outcry that reaches and exceeds the heavens. Early morning is traditionally regarded as the hour when heartfelt sighs and prayers possess the greatest spiritual impact.

Etymology

Persian (پگاه - pagāh), denoting morning, dawn, or early time.

Usage

It is primarily used in classical verse to evoke the solemn, spiritually potent atmosphere of early morning sighs and laments.

Examples

the impact of the dawn lament

a sigh at daybreak

Synonyms

सहरसुब्हतड़काभोर

Related Words

नालासहरफ़र्यादशब
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