Word Meaning
शिताब
shitāb
hiadverb
Meaning
Quickly, swiftly, in haste, or without delay.
Detailed Meaning
In Persian and classical Urdu poetry, 'shitāb' functions primarily as an adverb meaning quickly, rapidly, or without delay. In this couplet, it highlights how swiftly and abruptly days of sorrow descended upon the speaker. It emphasizes the sudden turn of fortune that left the lover spending whole nights in weeping.
Etymology
Persian شتاب (shitāb), signifying haste, speed, or hurry.
Usage
Common in classical Urdu poetry to convey urgency, the sudden onset of tragedy, or the rapid passage of life.
Examples
Depart swiftly before the break of dawn.
Days of youth passed away so quickly.
Synonyms
जल्दशीघ्रफ़ौरनतेज़
Related Words
शिताबीशिताब-कारशिताब-पा