Word Meaning
क़िस्से
qisse
hinoun
Meaning
Tales, stories, or narratives (plural of qissa).
Detailed Meaning
The plural or oblique form of 'qissa', meaning tales, fables, or accounts. In this couplet by Mir, it denotes worldly gossip, legends, and idle narratives that the listener is advised not to heed.
Etymology
Arabic root q-s-s (ق-ص-ص), related to tracking, narrating, or recounting events.
Usage
In classical Urdu poetry, it frequently pairs with 'fasana' to contrast reality with the mythic nature of worldly affairs or romantic lore.
Examples
Old tales of romance and parted lovers.
Do not recite the stories of your sorrow here.
Synonyms
कहानियाँदास्तानेंफ़साने
Related Words
क़िस्साक़िस्सा-गोफ़साना