Word Meaning
चूके
chūke
hiverb
Meaning
Erred, blundered, missed the mark, or made a lapse in judgment.
Detailed Meaning
In classical poetry, 'चूके' signifies committing an error, missing a vital opportunity, or showing poor judgment. In this couplet, it represents the speaker admitting their own foolish mistake in entrusting their heart to a faithless lover without even demanding an oath.
Etymology
From Prakrit, ultimately tracing to Sanskrit च्यु (cyu, meaning to deviate, fail, or fall away).
Usage
In the ghazal tradition, the verb often expresses regret over a lover's irreversible blunder or an opportunity lost to fate.
Examples
It was our own lapse to place faith in them.
What regret remains if even the archer missed the mark?
Synonyms
भूल गएग़लती कीबहक गए
Related Words
चूकचूकनाख़ताग़फ़लत