Word Meaning
मुग़्तनिम
mughtanim
hiadjective
Meaning
Considered a windfall, blessing, or precious boon; treasured.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu, 'mughtanim' designates something or someone regarded as a blessing, godsend, or valuable prize. In Mir's couplet, it is used in the idiom 'mughtanim jaanna' (to consider a rare boon), emphasizing that Mir's lingering presence is a cherished remnant of an illustrious bygone era.
Etymology
Arabic, active participle of Form VIII verb 'ightanama' (to seize as booty, to consider a blessing), from the root gh-n-m.
Usage
Commonly paired with the verb 'जाना' (jaanna) to signify treasuring a rare person or transient moment as a godsend.
Examples
Consider this fleeting moment of life as a precious boon.
Regard the company of true friends as a rare blessing.
Synonyms
ग़नीमतक़ीमतीअनमोलमुबारक
Related Words
ग़नीमतग़नीमग़नाइम