Word Meaning

बिगड़ेगी

bigṛegī

hiverb

Meaning

Will deteriorate, spoil, or lead to a falling out or estrangement.

Detailed Meaning

In this couplet, 'bigdegi' denotes a bitter falling out, quarrel, or ultimate collapse of a delicate relationship with the beloved. The lover anticipates that if discord strikes this time, the damage will be permanent and compel him into voluntary exile. Grammatically, it is the future third-person feminine singular form of the verb 'bigaṛnā'.

Etymology

From Prakrit 'vigaḍḍa-', tracing back to Sanskrit 'vikṛta' (विकृत, spoiled, altered, impaired).

Usage

In classical ghazal, the phrase often evokes either an emotional breach with the lover or the total ruin of one's destiny.

Examples

If things fall apart now, redemption will be impossible.

A word spoken in anger will spoil everything.

Synonyms

ख़राब होगीअनबन होगीरूठेगी

Related Words

बिगड़नाबिगाड़बिगड़ा हुआ
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