Word Meaning
हुजूम
hujūm
hinoun
Meaning
A crowd, multitude, rush, or overwhelming gathering.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'hujūm' signifies a dense throng, influx, or an overwhelming surge of feelings, laments, and thoughts. In this couplet, 'hujūm-e-nāla' denotes a dense crowd of cries and plaints that is so paralyzed by astonishment that it cannot articulate even a single sigh. It paints a vivid picture of emotional congestion resulting in profound silence.
Etymology
Arabic root 'h-j-m' (هجوم), originally signifying assault, a sudden rush forward, or an overwhelming onset.
Usage
Often used in izafat constructions to personify an inward surge of grief, tears, or sighs that overwhelms the lover.
Examples
a rush of sorrows choking all expression
a crowd of thoughts wandering in silence
Synonyms
भीड़जमघटमजमाअंबोह
Related Words
हुजूम-ए-नालाहुजूम-ए-ग़मनालाअफ़्ग़ाँ