चुका

Meaning

Finished, ended, or completed; denoting the cessation of an action.

Detailed Meaning

In grammar, 'चुका' is a past participle and auxiliary verb used to indicate the completion of an action. In this verse, appearing in the phrase 'हो चुका' alongside 'नाज़' and 'अग़माज़', it conveys that the beloved's feigned indifference and coquetry have reached their limit and must now cease. It reflects an assertive plea from the lover declaring that patience is exhausted.

Etymology

Derived from Prakrit / Old Indo-Aryan root connected with Sanskrit 'च्युत्' (cyut - to drop, lapse) or 'च्यु' (cyu), giving rise to Hindi/Urdu 'चूकना' (to miss, end, be exhausted).

Usage

In classical Urdu ghazal, it is frequently combined with base verbs to signify terminal finality, exhaustion of endurance, or irrevocable fate.

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