Word Meaning
बे-सर्फ़ा
be-sarfa
hiadjective
Meaning
Without profit or advantage; useless; spent in vain.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu, 'be-sarfa' denotes something devoid of gain, benefit, or lasting value, effectively meaning wasted or futile. In the cited couplet, it describes the tragic realization that even an extraordinarily long life like that of Khizr passes without true purpose or achievement.
Etymology
Persian prepositional prefix 'be-' (without) combined with Arabic 'sarfa' (profit, advantage, utility).
Usage
Commonly employed in classical ghazal to lament the ultimate futility and unprofitable nature of human existence.
Examples
life passing in vain
futile existence
Synonyms
बे-फ़ायदाराईगाँअकारथव्यर्थ
Related Words
सर्फ़ासर्फ़ज़ियाँउम्र