Word Meaning
सदमे
sadme
hinoun (masculine, plural/obliqu
Meaning
Severe shocks, blows of grief, or traumatic emotional impacts.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'sadme' (plural of sadma) denotes the severe blows of grief, misfortune, or emotional shock borne by the lover. In this couplet, it highlights the intense suffering and profound wounds accumulated by the heart through enduring separation and trials. It captures the psychological weight of chronic anguish.
Etymology
Arabic ṣadmah (صدمة), meaning a collision, impact, violent blow, or sudden disaster.
Usage
Frequently collocated with verbs like 'उठाना' (uṭhānā) or 'सहना' (sahnā) to describe the heart's endurance of grief in the ghazal tradition.
Examples
The heart bore countless shocks of separation.
No one knows how many blows of fate she endured.
Synonyms
आघातचोटेंरंजदुख
Related Words
सदमाग़ममुसीबतअलम