Word Meaning

फ़र्त

fart

hinoun

Meaning

Excess, abundance, extremity, or superfluity.

Detailed Meaning

In classical Urdu poetry, 'fart' denotes an overwhelming excess or extreme intensity of an emotion or state. In the given couplet by Mir, 'fart-e-giriya' signifies an excessive torrent of weeping that metaphorically wrecks the lover's ship of life. It conveys a boundary-crossing emotional intensity that leads to ultimate destruction.

Etymology

Arabic (ف-ر-ط), denoting surpassing limits, precedence, or excessive measure.

Usage

In the ghazal tradition, it is predominantly used in izafat constructions to emphasize the overwhelming intensity of an affective state.

Examples

fart-e-shauq (excess of longing)

fart-e-gham (extremity of grief)

Synonyms

ज़्यादतीकसरतशिद्दतइंतिहा

Related Words

इफ़राततफ़रीतफ़र्त-ए-शौक़
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