Word Meaning
गईं
ga'īñ
hiverb
Meaning
Went, departed, or turned away (feminine plural past tense).
Detailed Meaning
In this couplet, 'गईं' forms part of the compound verb 'फिर गईं', signifying that the beloved's eyes averted or turned away in disdain. It denotes an act of turning indifferent or cold. Grammatically, it serves as the past tense auxiliary verb in the feminine plural, agreeing with 'आँखें'.
Etymology
Sanskrit गताः (gatāḥ) via Prakrit गइआ (gaïā) to Hindustani/Urdu जाना / गया / गईं.
Usage
Commonly employed in ghazals to evoke the departure of youth, lost patience, or the indifferent turning away of the beloved's gaze.
Examples
Her eyes met mine and then turned away.
Those peaceful nights have gone forever.
Synonyms
चली गईंगुज़र गईंमुड़ गईं
Related Words
जानागयागईगए