Word Meaning

गुज़ारिए

guzāriye

hiverb

Meaning

Please pass through, pierce, strike, or spend; polite imperative form of passing.

Detailed Meaning

In classical Urdu idiom, this is the respectful imperative form of guzārnā. In the given couplet, it refers to thrusting or passing a dagger (jamdhar) through the speaker's body. Metaphorically or commonly, it also means to spend time, endure life, or submit an appeal.

Etymology

From Persian guzārdan (گزاردن - to pass, cross, perform) adapted into Hindustani verbal morphology.

Usage

Commonly used in ghazal to denote passing time in separation or allowing a weapon of love/cruelty to pierce through the lover.

Examples

Spend a few moments in our company.

Pierce the dagger through the afflicted heart.

Synonyms

चुभोइएभोंकिएबिताइएकाटिए

Related Words

गुज़ारिशगुज़रागुज़रानगुज़रना
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