Word Meaning
बड़ी
baṛī
hiadjective
Meaning
Great, long, significant, extensive; large in degree, extent, or duration.
Detailed Meaning
In Urdu and Hindi poetry, 'baṛī' serves as the feminine adjective indicating great size, intensity, or long duration. In this couplet, it qualifies 'muddat' (a span of time), emphasizing an exceedingly long and arduous period of searching. It accentuates the persistence of the pursuer before finally capturing the elusive prey.
Etymology
Sanskrit वृद्ध (vṛddha) > Prakrit वड्ड (vaḍḍa) > Hindi/Urdu बड़ा/بڑا.
Usage
Frequently paired with feminine nouns such as 'मुद्दत' (duration) or 'मुश्किल' (hardship) in ghazals to intensify the sense of enduring suffering or prolonged yearning.
Examples
after a very long time
with great difficulty
Synonyms
लंबीज़्यादाअत्यधिक
Related Words
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