Word Meaning
मिलती
milti
hiverb
Meaning
Resembles, matches; is found, attained, or received.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetics, the feminine imperfective participle 'milti' can signify either resemblance or attainment depending on context. In the first line of the couplet, it denotes resemblance or likeness ('milti hai khū-e-yār se', matches the beloved's fiery temperament). In the second line, it denotes obtaining or finding comfort ('milti ho rāhat', finding solace within agony).
Etymology
From Sanskrit 'milati' (meets, joins) through Prakrit into Hindustani 'milnā'.
Usage
A staple verb in ghazal diction, often deployed across parallel lines to create clever wordplay between resemblance and discovery or union.
Examples
solace is found even in torment
her nature resembles the blaze of fire
Synonyms
जुलतीपातीसमानहासिल
Related Words
मिलनामिलापमेलमुलाक़ात