Word Meaning
मुंतज़़िर
muntazir
hiadjective
Meaning
Waiting, expectant, or awaiting someone or something.
Detailed Meaning
Denotes an expectant person who is waiting or watching for an arrival or event. In this couplet, it describes a traveler who lingers behind, unprepared and waiting for a mount or transport while the main caravan has already departed. It captures a sense of tragic hesitation, remorse, and being left behind.
Etymology
Arabic, active participle of Form VIII (intizār) from the triconsonantal root n-ẓ-r (to see, look, wait).
Usage
In classical Urdu poetry, 'muntazir' frequently evokes the devoted lover whose gaze remains fixed on the door in endless anticipation of the beloved.
Examples
Eyes waiting expectantly at the threshold
A stranded traveler waiting for the carrier
Synonyms
प्रतीक्षारतइंतज़ार-कशचश्म-बर-राह
Related Words
इंतिज़ारनज़रमंज़रनज़ारा