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Talkh-kalaami

तल्ख़-कलामी
said talkh-ka-laa-mee
also written: Talkhkalami
Meaning

Harsh or bitter speech; an acrimonious exchange of words.

Literally: bitter-speech

See it in the verse

Talkh-kalaami in Iqbal’s couplets

Tu qadir o adil hai magar tere jahan mein
Hain talkh bahut banda-e-mazdoor ke auqaat
You are all-powerful and just, yet in this world of yours the hours of the labouring worker are very bitter.
Justice
Related words
ARABIC

Takraar

An altercation or repeated argument; a verbal dispute.

PERSIAN

Narm-guftari

Gentle speech; a soft, mild way of talking to others.

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