Word Meaning
फ़िल-हक़ीक़त
fil-ḥaqīqat
hiadverb
Meaning
In reality, in truth, actually, or in fact.
Detailed Meaning
An adverbial phrase meaning 'in truth' or 'in reality'. In this couplet, it emphasizes uncovering genuine, mutual honesty between lovers beyond petty grievances and illusory pretenses. Classical poets use it to steer the discourse from surface sentiment or misunderstanding toward deep existential truth.
Etymology
Arabic compound: 'fī' (in) + 'al-' (the) + 'ḥaqīqah' (truth, reality).
Usage
Commonly used in ghazal poetry to pivot from superficial appearance or emotional misunderstanding to philosophical reality.
Examples
In reality, life is but a passing dream.
What appeared before us was not so in truth.
Synonyms
दर-अस्लहक़ीक़तनवाक़ईब-ज़ात-ए-खुद
Related Words
हक़ीक़तहक़तहक़ीक़हक़ीक़ी