Word Meaning

जिएँगे

jiyenge

hiverb

Meaning

Will live; shall survive or endure life.

Detailed Meaning

A future tense plural form of the verb 'jeena' (to live), signifying survival or the continuation of existence. In this couplet, it questions the worth of being granted revival by a life-giver if such an existence lacks grace or agency. It portrays a defiant reluctance toward living merely for the sake of survival.

Etymology

From Sanskrit 'जीवति' (jīvati, to live), developing through Prakrit 'जीअइ' (jīaï) into Hindustani 'जीना'.

Usage

In classical Urdu ghazal, it often conveys the painful irony or reluctant burden of survival amidst the agony of separation.

Examples

Tere baghair bhi hum jiyenge kya

Umeed par jiyenge kab talak

Synonyms

ज़िंदा रहेंगेबसर करेंगेरहेंगे

Related Words

जीनाज़िंदगीजाँहयात
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