Word Meaning
वाक़िआ
waqi'ah
hinoun, masculine
Meaning
An event, occurrence, ordeal, or severe calamity.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu, 'waqia' signifies an event, happening, or frequently a tragic ordeal. In Ghalib's couplet, it denotes a grievous affliction or trial that demands extreme forbearance. It highlights the acute tension between a devastating circumstance and the natural instinct to preserve precious life.
Etymology
Arabic (waqi'ah), derived from the root w-q-' meaning 'to fall, occur, or befall'.
Usage
In ghazal poetry, it often connotes a momentous ordeal or cruel twist of fate rather than a mere ordinary incident.
Examples
A tragic event that shattered peace.
The harsh occurrence tested his endurance.
Synonyms
हादसासानिहामाजिरावारदात
Related Words
वक़ूअवाक़ईमौक़ा