Word Meaning
आने
āne
hiverb
Meaning
Coming, arrival, or appearance (inflected form of 'to come').
Detailed Meaning
In this couplet, 'आने' refers to the anticipated arrival of the beloved, the rumor of which sparked the flames of passion. It functions as the oblique gerundial form of the infinitive 'आना' preceding the postposition 'की'. It conveys the dramatic intensity of waiting and romantic expectation.
Etymology
Sanskrit आगम (āgama) / आगच्छति (āgacchati) via Prakrit into Hindustani आना (ānā).
Usage
The beloved's arrival or the mere anticipation of it (आने की ख़बर) is a recurring catalyst for profound emotional turmoil in the ghazal tradition.
Examples
Upon hearing the rumor of your arrival
the long torment of waiting for their coming
Synonyms
आमदपहुँचनेतशरीफ़ लाने
Related Words
आनाजानाइंतज़ारदस्तक