Word Meaning
खुश
khush
hiadjective
Meaning
Pleasant, happy, delightful, or sweet.
Detailed Meaning
In Persian and Urdu, 'khush' describes joy, goodness, or anything aesthetically pleasing. In this couplet, it acts as an adjective modifying 'khwab' (dream) to mean a sweet or pleasant dream. The poet contemplates borrowing even one fleeting moment of happiness from his dormant fate, yet fears the inability to repay that loan.
Etymology
Persian 'khwash' / 'khwosh' (خوش), meaning sweet, pleasant, delightful, or content.
Usage
In classical Urdu ghazal, it is widely used both to express joy and as a compound prefix indicating pleasantness, excellence, or charm.
Examples
A pleasant breeze whispered through the courtyard.
The heart found solace in a sweet memory.
Synonyms
शादमसरूरदिलपसंदसुखद
Related Words
खुशीखुशबूखुश-हालख़ुश-फ़हमी