Word Meaning
जलीं
jaliin
hiverb
Meaning
Burned or were consumed by fire (feminine plural form).
Detailed Meaning
In this verse, 'जलीं' is the past-tense feminine plural form of the verb 'जलना' (to burn), agreeing with 'आँखें' (eyes). It poetically conveys how weeping and the heat of passionate longing scorched the speaker's eyes. It underscores the total physical and emotional consumption of the lover by grief.
Etymology
From Sanskrit 'ज्वलति' (jvalati, burns) through Prakrit 'जलइ' (jalaï) to Hindustani 'जलना' (jalnā).
Usage
Commonly used in ghazals to evoke the painful, burning sensation of weeping eyes and unfulfilled desire.
Examples
Her eyes burned throughout the sleepless night of separation.
Passionate desires burned in the heat of longing.
Synonyms
सुलगींभस्म हुईंदग्ध हुईं
Related Words
जलनाजलनजलाआग