Word Meaning
बे-ताब
be-taab
hiadjective
Meaning
Restless, impatient, agitated, lacking peace or endurance.
Detailed Meaning
In Urdu poetics, 'be-taab' describes a state of intense agitation, longing, or suffering where one loses fortitude and quietude. In this couplet, it specifically characterizes the lover's heart kept constantly unquiet, tormented, and burning by the pain of separation (gham-e-hijr).
Etymology
Persian compound formed from the negative prefix 'be-' (without) and 'tāb' (endurance, strength, power, or patience).
Usage
A quintessential ghazal motif, often coupled with 'dil' (heart) or 'nigaah' (glance) to depict the agony of waiting and romantic passion.
Examples
The restless heart found no peace in the night of separation.
Her restless gaze remained fixed upon the doorway.
Synonyms
बे-क़रारमुज़्तरिबबे-चैनअधीर
Related Words
बे-ताबीताबइज़्तिराब