Word Meaning

इज़ारें

izāreñ

hinoun

Meaning

Trousers, drawers, or lower garments (plural form).

Detailed Meaning

In Urdu, 'izār' denotes trousers, drawers, or loose lower garments, with 'izāreñ' being the plural form. In classical poetry, it is closely tied to concepts of physical modesty, concealment, and personal honor. In this couplet, the shedding of trousers at the river signifies the loss or stripping away of modest restraint and public dignity.

Etymology

From Persian/Arabic 'izār' (ازار), denoting a loincloth, wrapper, or pair of trousers.

Usage

Often used in classical ghazal to evoke intimacy, vulnerability, or the public exposure of personal shame.

Examples

Loose trousers taken off at the river

The loosened ties of modesty and trousers

Synonyms

पाजामेशैलवारेंअधोवस्त्र

Related Words

इज़ारइज़ारबंदनामूसशर्म
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