Word Meaning
चूका
chūkā
hiverb
Meaning
Erred, slipped, made a mistake, or missed the mark.
Detailed Meaning
In this couplet, 'चूका' signifies the speaker's sudden, tragic realization of having made a grave error in judgment. Mir laments that he mistakenly gave his heart away, seduced by what turned out to be deceptive initial affections. It captures irreversible regret and self-reproach.
Etymology
Hindustani verb origin; ultimately traced to Sanskrit च्युत (cyuta, meaning 'fallen' or 'deviated') through Prakrit चुकइ (cukaï).
Usage
In ghazal poetry, it is frequently employed to express helpless regret and self-blame after falling into the snare of love.
Examples
I erred in placing faith upon fleeting words.
The arrow of fate never missed its mark.
Synonyms
भूल कीग़लती कीबहक गया
Related Words
चूकचूकनापछताना