Meaning of
zadah
ज़दह • زدہ
English
stricken; afflicted
Hindi
पीड़ित; प्रभावित
Urdu
پریشان; متاثر
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
khushi men to sab mere saa
thii the lekin
abhii ghazamzada hooñ main aao to koi
5
so tum mujhe hairatzaada aankhoñ se na dekho
kuchh log sambhal jaate hain sab mar nahin jaate
39
hamaare saamne teraa jab kisoo ne naam liya
dil e sitamzada ko hamne thaam thaam liya
37
vo jo pyaasa lagta tha sailaab-zada tha
paani paani kahte kahte doob gaya hai
31
baare duniya men raho gham-zada ya shaad raho
aisa kuchh kar ke chalo yaa ki bahut yaad raho
23
shab bhar ik awaaz banaai subh hui to cheekh pade
roz ka ik maamool hai ab to khwaab-zada ham logon ka
23
hamaare aage tira jab kisoo ne naam liya
dil-e-sitm-zada ko ham ne thaam thaam liya
17
ab andheron men jo ham khauf-zada baithe hain
kya kahein KHud hi charaaghon ko bujha baithe hain
13
vo she'r jis..ko sun ke log gham-zada hue
vo she'r to likha tha koii chau
thii class men
7
vo jab bhi yaad aaya to musalsal yaad aaya phir
achaanak gham-zada karke mujhe behad rulaaya phir
purane ghar ki saari yaadon ko tasveer men baandha
jalaya dil meraa aur yaad se taalaa lagaaya phir
6
khushi men to sab mere saa
thii the lekin
abhii ghazamzada hooñ main aao to koi
5
so tum mujhe hairatzaada aankhoñ se na dekho
kuchh log sambhal jaate hain sab mar nahin jaate
39
Nuance
The word 'zadah' carries a sense of being deeply affected by an external force, often with a negative connotation. In poetry, it evokes the image of someone or something that has been touched by fate or misfortune, adding a layer of vulnerability and depth.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'zadah' to express themes of suffering and endurance. It can symbolize the human condition, marked by trials and tribulations. The word contrasts with notions of resilience and strength, highlighting fragility.
Closing Insight
In its poetic essence, 'zadah' captures the delicate dance between fate and resilience. It reminds us of the beauty in vulnerability.