Word Meaning
यक-पर्दा
yak-parda
hiadverb
Meaning
By a single veil, degree, shade, or musical note.
Detailed Meaning
Literally meaning 'one veil' or 'one musical tone/fret', this compound denotes a slight degree, increment, or subtle shade of difference. In Ghalib's couplet, it describes the state of intoxication growing one degree more delicate or ethereal. The word evokes both the veil of concealment/restraint and the refined intervals of classical music.
Etymology
Persian compound of 'yak' (one) and 'parda' (veil, curtain, musical note/interval).
Usage
In classical ghazal, it is used metaphorically to signify a subtle gradation in feeling, musical pitch, or concealment.
Examples
rising one note higher in intensity
a single veil removed from disclosure
Synonyms
एक दर्जाज़रा सातनिक
Related Words
पर्दायक-ब-यकपर्दा-दारीनाज़ुक-तर