Word Meaning
मुद्दतों
muddaton
hinoun
Meaning
For a long time, for ages, over prolonged periods.
Detailed Meaning
Denotes an extended span of time or ages. In this couplet, it highlights the heart's enduring torment and longing caused by the beloved's arrow. It emphasizes the profound continuity of pain over many years.
Etymology
Derived from Arabic 'mudda' (مدة, a period of time), inflected with the Urdu plural oblique suffix '-on' (وں).
Usage
Commonly used in classical ghazal to amplify the agony of prolonged separation or unrequited longing.
Examples
Longing for your arrival for ages
Living in your absence for prolonged years
Synonyms
बरसोंअरसोंज़मानों
Related Words
मुद्दतवक़्तज़मानाअरसा