Word Meaning
उमीदें
umīdeñ
hinoun, feminine, plural
Meaning
Hopes, expectations, or aspirations.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'umīdeñ' signifies the deep-seated hopes, desires, and expectations harbored by the heart. In this couplet, it represents the irony of placing faith and expectations in false idols or earthly lovers rather than in God. The poet argues that pinning such hopes on mortal beings while despairing of the Divine constitutes true impiety.
Etymology
Derived from Persian 'امید' (umīd), meaning hope, anticipation, or expectation.
Usage
In the ghazal tradition, 'उमीदें' is frequently paired with 'नौमीदी' (despair) to reflect the emotional oscillation of the lover between longing and heartbreak.
Examples
A heart crushed under the weight of false hopes.
All our hopes were shattered in an instant.
Synonyms
आशाएंआसतवक्कोउम्मीदें
Related Words
नौमीदीआरज़ूतमन्नामुराद