Word Meaning
कहोगे
kahoge
hiverb
Meaning
you will say, speak, or utter (second-person future form).
Detailed Meaning
In this couplet, 'kahoge' is the future tense form of the verb 'kahna' (to say), directly addressing the beloved. It projects a prospective scene of remembrance, anticipating what the listener will ruefully admit once the speaker is gone. It underscores the melancholy of late recognition and unreciprocated devotion in classical ghazal traditions.
Etymology
From Old Hindi/Prakrit 'kahaï' (speaks), descended from Sanskrit 'kathayati' (narrates, tells).
Usage
Frequently used in classical ghazals to forecast the beloved's future remorse or nostalgic retrospection.
Examples
One day you too will tell this tale.
Hearing the state of my heart, you will say it was cruel.
Synonyms
बोलोगेफ़रमाओगेसुनाओगे
Related Words
कहनाकहाकहेंगेकहो