Word Meaning
यक-तमाशा
yak-tamaasha
hinoun
Meaning
A single sight, spectacle, or a fleeting glimpse.
Detailed Meaning
In Persian-influenced Urdu poetry, the prefix 'yak' denotes oneness, brevity, or singularity. Here, 'yak-tamāshā' refers to the singular, breathtaking spectacle or divine appearance that the mirror yearns to witness. It conveys both the exclusivity and the consuming nature of longing for just one glimpse of the beloved.
Etymology
Persian 'yak' (one) + Arabic 'tamāshā' (spectacle, strolling, sight).
Usage
Used in classical ghazals to express the craving for a singular, miraculous revelation of beauty.
Examples
longing for a single glimpse of the beloved
the heart trapped in that one spectacle
Synonyms
यक-दीदारएक झलकयक-नज़ारा
Related Words
तमाशायक-रंगयक-जल्वातमाशाई