Word Meaning
बरतरफ़
bartaraf
hiadverb
Meaning
Set aside, removed, dismissed, or put away.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu, 'bartaraf' signifies putting something to one side, dismissing it, or setting it apart. In this verse, it appears in the idiomatic expression 'takalluf bartaraf' (formalities aside), urging the listener to cast off all pretense. It emphasizes discarding convention to acknowledge the unbearable torment of longing.
Etymology
Persian compound formed from 'bar' (upon) and Arabic 'taraf' (side, direction).
Usage
Frequently used in the phrase 'takalluf bartaraf' to pivot from conventional pleasantries to raw, frank disclosure.
Examples
Jesting aside, speak of what truly troubles the heart.
Formality aside, accept the reality of love.
Synonyms
दरकिनारअलगकिनारेख़ारिज
Related Words
तकल्लुफ़तरफ़बरख़ास्त