Word Meaning
जवान
jawan
hinoun
Meaning
A youth, young man, or person in the prime of life.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'jawan' generally denotes a youth or a young man. In this couplet by Mir, the poet refers to himself with bittersweet intimacy and irony as 'this youth' from whom the lineage of unfulfilled desire stems. It conveys both the vulnerability and the tragic romantic persona of the passionate lover.
Etymology
From Persian جوان (javān), tracing back to Proto-Indo-European *h₂yéwh₁en- (cognate with Sanskrit 'yuvan' and Latin 'iuvenis').
Usage
In the ghazal tradition, it is frequently used to describe a youthful lover or self-referentially by the poet with poignant irony.
Examples
Learning love's sorrow from this youth
A fresh-faced youth lost in grief
Synonyms
नौजवानयुवकतरुणगबरू
Related Words
जवानीनौ-जवानजवान-मर्ग