Word Meaning
हम-सुख़न
ham-sukhan
hiadjective
Meaning
Conversing together; an interlocutor or companion in dialogue.
Detailed Meaning
The term denotes being in conversation or speaking directly with someone. In this couplet, it describes how Farhad's mastery over his axe enabled him to converse intimately with his beloved Shirin. It reflects an attained privilege of communion and dialogue.
Etymology
Persian compound formed from 'ham' (co-, together) and 'sukhan' (speech, discourse).
Usage
In classical ghazal poetry, being 'ham-sukhan' with the beloved represents the rare and coveted privilege of reciprocal conversation.
Examples
Yearning to be in conversation with the beloved
Finding an interlocutor in the quiet of the night
Synonyms
हम-कलामहम-ज़बाँमुखातिब
Related Words
सुख़नसुख़न-वरहम-राज़सुख़न-फ़हम