Word Meaning
फ़क़त
faqat
hiadverb
Meaning
Only, merely, solely, simply.
Detailed Meaning
'Faqat' is an adverb indicating exclusivity or restriction, translated as 'only' or 'merely'. In this couplet, it is used to negate an oversimplified view of love, emphasizing that passion contains great trial and suffering rather than just delight. It often establishes contrast or underscores essential limits in classical verse.
Etymology
Arabic (فَقَطْ faqaṭ), formed from the prefix fa- (and/then) and qaṭ (enough/only).
Usage
Widely used in classical ghazal to denote exclusivity or to pivot sharply between expectation and harsh reality.
Examples
Only a glance was enough to shatter patience.
The grievance was not merely about separation.
Synonyms
सिर्फ़महज़केवलबस
Related Words
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