Word Meaning
बड़े
baṛe
hiadjective
Meaning
Great, large, severe, or immense in magnitude or degree.
Detailed Meaning
In this couplet, 'बड़े' describes the immense magnitude and intensity of grief and shocks endured by the heart. Rather than physical size, it denotes profound emotional weight and unbearable severity. Grammatically, it appears in its masculine plural form agreeing with 'सदमे'.
Etymology
Sanskrit 'वड्ड' (vaḍḍa) / Prakrit roots evolving into Hindustani बड़ा (baṛā).
Usage
In classical Urdu poetry, it is frequently employed to amplify the scale of suffering, longing, or noble standing.
Examples
Bade sadme uthaaye the
Bade shauq se sun rahe the
Synonyms
भारीअत्यधिकगंभीरअजीम
Related Words
बड़ाबड़ाईबड़प्पन