Word Meaning
अज़ीज़ाँ
azīzāñ
hinoun
Meaning
Dear ones, friends, or companions; frequently used as a vocative 'O friends!'.
Detailed Meaning
In Persian and classical Urdu, 'azīzāñ' is the plural form of 'azīz' formed with the Persian suffix '-ān'. It is often employed vocatively to mean 'O dear friends' or 'O companions'. In this couplet, it serves as a conversational address to the listeners while recounting a story or expressing indifference.
Etymology
Arabic root 'azīz' (precious, dear, mighty) combined with the Persian plural suffix '-ān'.
Usage
Commonly employed in classical ghazals and masnavis as a direct address to companions or the audience of the gathering.
Examples
Sun aye azizaan mera fasaana
Gham-e-rozgar se waqif ho azizaan
Synonyms
याराँअहबाबदोस्तो
Related Words
अज़ीज़इज़्ज़तएज़ाज़