Word Meaning
कहेगा
kahegā
Meaning
will say; will speak; should you utter
Detailed Meaning
A masculine singular future form of the verb 'kahnā' (to say), addressed here to the intimate second person ('tū kahegā'). In this couplet, it serves as a hypothetical condition or warning: if the beloved directs abusive speech toward the speaker, conflict and friction will surely unfold. It underscores the conversational, forthright tone often found in Urdu ghazals where the lover talks back to the beloved.
Etymology
From Sauraseni Prakrit 'kahedi' / 'kahai', from Sanskrit 'kathayati' (कथयति - to tell, narrate, speak).
Usage
Frequently used in conditional or rhetorical couplets to dramatize interpersonal dialogue, reproaches, or public gossip.
Examples
Should he say anything more, silence will break.
What will the world say about our secret love?