Word Meaning
बुर्दा
burda
hiadjective
Meaning
Carried off, stolen, looted, or plundered.
Detailed Meaning
Originating from the Persian verb 'burdan' (to carry off, take away), 'burda' functions as a past participle meaning seized, plundered, or stolen. In the context of Ghalib's verse, it forms the compound 'mata-e-burda' (plundered goods or stolen wealth), representing bygone pleasures of life. The speaker reflects on the bitter irony of trying to claim back lost joy from fate as if holding a brigand accountable for a loan.
Etymology
Persian, past participle of 'burdan' (to carry away, bear off, steal).
Usage
In classical Urdu poetry, it commonly appears in Persian izafat compounds to depict assets, hearts, or past happiness forcefully snatched away by destiny or love.
Examples
mata-e-burda
dil-e-burda
Synonyms
लूटा हुआमस्रूक़छीना हुआअपहृत
Related Words
बुर्दनमतारहज़नबर्दा