Word Meaning
गुफ़्त
Guft
hinoun
Meaning
Speech, saying, conversation, or an utterance.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Persian and Urdu poetry, 'guft' refers to speech, utterance, or verbal exchange. In the quoted verse, it appears as part of the compound 'guft-o-shunūd' (talking and listening), capturing the prolonged, fraught dialogue between lover and beloved. It represents words spoken, often mirroring the vernacular idiom 'kahā-sunā'.
Etymology
Persian, past stem of the verb 'guftan' (to speak, say).
Usage
In classical ghazal poetry, it is most often found paired with 'shunūd' to signify intimate dialogue or mutual complaint.
Examples
Guft-o-shunūd-e-dost (Dialogue with the beloved)
har ik guft meñ asar thā (there was impact in every utterance)
Synonyms
कलामबातसुख़नक़ौल
Related Words
गुफ़्तगूगुफ़्तारशुनूदगुफ़्त-ओ-शुनूद