Word Meaning
खाऊँ
khaaun
hiverb
Meaning
May eat, endure, or fall for (idiomatically used with deceit).
Detailed Meaning
In this couplet, 'खाऊँ' functions as part of the idiomatic phrasal verb 'फ़रेब खाना', meaning to be deceived or fall into a trap. The speaker asserts that although he is driven mad by passion, he is not foolish enough to overlook an apparent friend's blatant hostility. Grammatically, it is the first-person singular subjunctive form of the verb 'खाना' (to eat or suffer).
Etymology
Sanskrit खादति (khādati, 'to eat, chew, consume').
Usage
In classical ghazal, 'खाना' often pairs metaphorically with emotional burdens—such as 'ग़म खाना' (to grieve), 'ज़ख़्म खाना' (to take a wound), or 'फ़रेब खाना' (to be duped).
Examples
kyoon dost ka khaaun fareb
gham-e-yaar ab aur na khaaun
Synonyms
सूँभुगतूँझेलूँ
Related Words
खानाफ़रेबखिलाना