Word Meaning
बारे
bāre
hiadverb
Meaning
At last, finally, at least, or in short.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Persian and Urdu poetry, 'bāre' serves as an adverb or discourse particle meaning 'at last', 'finally', or 'at any rate'. In this couplet, it introduces an ironic sense of resignation, indicating that at long last, the cruel beloved and tormentors are relieved of their exhausting cruelty now that the lover is dead.
Etymology
Persian بارے (bāre), formed from بار (bār, meaning 'turn, time') and the enclitic -ē, giving the sense of 'at last, at length, in fine'.
Usage
Commonly employed in classical ghazal to denote a shift toward ironic relief, weary finality, or summarizing conclusion.
Examples
At last, the long night of separation has passed.
At least you remembered me today after so long.
Synonyms
आख़िरकारअलक़िस्साबहरहालनिदान
Related Words
बारबारहाआख़िर