Word Meaning
अगले
agle
hiadjective
Meaning
Past, earlier, previous, or former (times or people).
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'aglā' / 'agle' paradoxically denotes the past or preceding era rather than the future. In this verse, Ghalib invokes 'agle zamāne' to designate the bygone golden age of Urdu poetry when Mir Taqi Mir reigned supreme. It represents humility toward poetic forebears and tradition.
Etymology
Sanskrit 'agra' (forefront, beginning), through Prakrit 'agga' into Hindustani 'aglā'.
Usage
In classical Urdu ghazal, phrases like 'agle zamāne' and 'agle vaqt' almost exclusively signify antiquity or bygone eras rather than future times.
Examples
in earlier times / in the bygone era
the people of former days
Synonyms
पिछलेपुरानेक़दीमसाविक़
Related Words
अगलाआगेपिछलाज़माना