Word Meaning

आएँ

aa'en

hiverb

Meaning

Should come; (in idiom 'baaz aana') should desist, withdraw, or refrain.

Detailed Meaning

In Urdu grammar, 'aa'en' is the subjunctive plural or honorific form of the verb 'aana' (to come). In this couplet, it functions within the compound idiom 'baaz aana', meaning to desist, refrain, or turn away. It rhetorically questions the possibility of truly abandoning one's established nature or passion.

Etymology

Derived from Sanskrit 'āgam' through Prakrit, developing into Hindustani 'ānā'.

Usage

Frequently used in classical ghazal in the subjunctive mood with 'baaz aana' to evoke rhetorical helplessness.

Examples

How can we ever desist from love?

Should they arrive, our desolate gathering would brighten.

Synonyms

पहुँचेंहाज़िर होंतशरीफ़ लाएँ

Related Words

आनाबाज़ आनाआए
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