Meaning of
umda
उमदा • عمدہ
English
excellent; superior; fine
Hindi
उत्तम; श्रेष्ठ; बढ़िया
Urdu
عمدہ; اعلیٰ; بہترین
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
har kisi ki ye zimmedaari ho
qaum se sabki qaumdaari ho
0
tum isee saal mile ho mujh...ko
so yahii saal bahut umdaa hai
14
sabse aalaa sabse umdaa aashiqi hai shayari
sach main boluun to KHuda ki naukri hai shayari
8
ab kisi ka khoobsurat chehra dekhooñ main agar to
sochta hooñ kitna uskaa hijr pyaara umdaa hogaa
3
mire bikhre hue KHvaabon kii umdaa waa
dii ho tum
muhabbat kii mirii ik gum-shuda shehzaa
dii ho tum
3
bahut umdaa ho tum bhi yaar tum kya baat kahte ho
mohabbat ke faqat kehne pe din ko raat kahte ho
2
hain itne umdaa hont hisse kyuuñ hamaare honge ye
use pata tha chocolate inko hi banaai hai
2
hamaara naam joda ja raha hai
mujhe ye kaam umdaa lag raha hai
2
tumne meri peshaani par hothon se jo likkha hai
sach batlaaoon ye duniya ka sabse umdaa matla hai
2
chup rahenge ya kaheinge aur to gham kya sahenge
rakt apnon ke behenge aur marham kya lagenge
jaante hain vo siyaasat ke bade umdaa khilaadi
par muqaabil pa ha
men poochhenge ab ham kya karenge
1
har kisi ki ye zimmedaari ho
qaum se sabki qaumdaari ho
0
tum isee saal mile ho mujh...ko
so yahii saal bahut umdaa hai
14
Nuance
In its original sense, 'umda' conveys a sense of excellence and superiority, often used to describe something of high quality or value. In poetry, this word is imbued with a sense of admiration and reverence, elevating the subject it describes.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'umda' to highlight the beauty or virtue of a beloved, a landscape, or an idea. It contrasts with words that denote mediocrity or ordinariness.
Closing Insight
Umda carries a timeless elegance, a testament to the enduring allure of excellence.