Word Meaning
रफ़्तार
raftaar
hinoun, feminine
Meaning
Speed, pace, gait, or manner of walking.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'raftaar' refers to gait, pace, or velocity, often evoking the graceful and bewitching stroll of the beloved. In this couplet, it denotes an extraordinary, swift pace whose fame and captivating motion leave onlookers utterly spellbound and outpaced.
Etymology
Persian رفتن (raftan, 'to go, walk') + suffix -ār.
Usage
Frequently coupled with imagery of the beloved's intoxicating walk ('raftaar-e-yaar') or the fleeting passage of mortal life.
Examples
The graceful pace of the beloved captivated every heart.
None can outrun the relentless speed of time.
Synonyms
चालगतिख़िरामरविश
Related Words
रफ़्तारफ़्तनरफ़्ता-रफ़्तारहगिराई