Word Meaning
आइए
ā'iye
Meaning
please come; welcome; polite imperative or subjunctive form of 'to come'.
Detailed Meaning
In Urdu poetry, 'आइए' is a courteous and reverent imperative form of the verb 'आना' (to come), addressed to the beloved or respected addressee. In this couplet by Mir Taqi Mir, the speaker imploringly invites the beloved to visit and experience firsthand the overwhelming atmosphere of longing and sighing. It underscores intimate deference combined with urgent entreaty.
Etymology
Sanskrit 'आगच्छति' (āgacchati) through Prakrit 'आअइ' (āaï) into Old Hindi/Urdu, with the respectful imperative/optative suffix '-iye'.
Usage
Commonly used in ghazals by the lover to respectfully entreat the indifferent beloved to visit or enter the assembly.
Examples
Come to the garden and grace the blossoms with your presence.
Please come, for the heart has waited an eternity.