Word Meaning
चुके
chuke
Meaning
Having finished or completed an action; expressing completion or finality.
Detailed Meaning
In Urdu and Hindi grammar, 'chuke' serves as an auxiliary verbal element indicating the perfective aspect or absolute completion of an action. In this couplet, it combines with 'kar' ('kar chuke hain') to convey that the poet has already firmly established, settled, or perfected this pursuit. It conveys a tone of finality, certainty, and enduring accomplishment.
Etymology
Derived from Prakrit 'cukka' (finished, passed), ultimately tracing back to Sanskrit 'cyuta' (dropped, departed).
Usage
Widely used in classical ghazal as an auxiliary verb to emphasize irreversible fate, resignation, or a settled state.
Examples
We have already paid our dues in love.
Whatever was destined to occur has already taken place.