Word Meaning
बद-तर
bad-tar
hiadjective
Meaning
Worse, more wretched, or more agonizing.
Detailed Meaning
'Bad-tar' is the Persian comparative form of the adjective 'bad' (meaning evil or bad), translating to 'worse'. In this couplet, it underscores that enduring life during separation from the beloved is far more agonizing than physical death itself. It depicts a state of ultimate despair where dying is viewed as a relief compared to living.
Etymology
Persian: composed of 'bad' (bad, evil) + comparative suffix '-tar' (-er/more).
Usage
Frequently used in classical ghazals to construct poignant comparisons, contrasting the torment of unrequited love or separation with the supposed peace of death.
Examples
Separation from you is a torment worse than death.
With each passing day, my condition became worse.
Synonyms
ख़राबतरज़ियादा बुरानिकृष्टतर
Related Words
बदबद-तरीनबद-हालबद-कि़स्मत