Word Meaning
सुकूत
sukoot
hinoun
Meaning
Silence, stillness, muteness, or quietude.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'sukoot' denotes a profound state of silence, stillness, or dormancy. In this couplet, it refers to the latent, dormant sound concealed within the frets of an instrument that has yet to resonate. It represents the quietude of unrealized potential and unexpressed melody waiting for awakening.
Etymology
Arabic, from the root s-k-t (س-ك-ت) meaning to be silent or still.
Usage
Frequently paired in izafat constructions to emphasize nocturnal melancholy, awe, or suppressed emotion.
Examples
the profound silence of the night
a silence heavier than thousands of words
Synonyms
ख़ामोशीसन्नाटामौनला-कलामी
Related Words
साकितसक्तामस्कूत