Word Meaning
करने
karne
hiverb (infinitive, oblique form
Meaning
To do, perform, or execute; oblique infinitive form of 'to do'.
Detailed Meaning
In Urdu and Hindi grammar, 'karne' is the inflected or oblique form of the infinitive 'karna' (to do), used before postpositions like 'mein'. In this couplet, 'aah karne mein' refers to the act of uttering or drawing a deep sigh. It conveys the execution of emotional expression under strict emotional restraint.
Etymology
Sanskrit 'kṛ' (कृ, to do/make) > Prakrit 'karenti' / 'kareï' > Hindustani 'karna'.
Usage
Widely used as an auxiliary or main verbal component in complex idioms (tarkīb) throughout Urdu ghazal poetry.
Examples
To utter a sigh of sorrow
Engaged in doing work
Synonyms
अंजाम देनेभरनेबजाने
Related Words
करनाकरकरताकिया