Word Meaning
बद
bad
hiadjective
Meaning
Bad, evil, ill, wicked, or unfavorable.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'bad' conveys wickedness, malice, or ill quality. In this couplet, it combines with 'kaha' to mean speaking ill or criticizing rivals, which paradoxically turns into an offense for the lover. It underscores the recurring ghazal irony where the faithful speaker is unfairly branded as the villain.
Etymology
From Persian بد (bad), meaning bad, evil, or wicked.
Usage
In the ghazal tradition, it frequently forms compound adjectives of ill-omen, disgrace, or malevolence, contrasting with 'nek' (good).
Examples
Refrain from speaking ill of anyone.
The subtle difference between good and bad.
Synonyms
बुराख़राबज़बूँक़बीह
Related Words
बदनामबदगोईबदख़ूबदबख़्त