Word Meaning
यक-बार
yak-bār
hiadverb
Meaning
At once, simultaneously, all together, or in a single moment.
Detailed Meaning
A Persian-derived adverbial compound denoting an action occurring simultaneously, all at once, or suddenly. In the provided couplet, it implies the simultaneous demise of all life-giving figures (Isa and Khizr), leaving none to bring life or freshness to the beloved's lips.
Etymology
Persian: 'yak' (one) + 'bār' (turn, time, occurrence).
Usage
Frequently used in classical ghazals to emphasize suddenness, collective destruction, or a complete and final turn of events.
Examples
All calamities descended upon the heart at once.
Look upon me just once with grace.
Synonyms
यक-लख़्तएक-साथदफ़अतन
Related Words
यक-ब-यकयक-दमबार-बार