Word Meaning
जवानों
jawānoñ
hinoun
Meaning
Young people, youths, or vigorous men.
Detailed Meaning
The oblique plural of 'jawan', referring to young men, youths, or robust people. In this couplet, it highlights how even vigorous young people could not resist or escape the intoxicating sway of aged wine ('dukhtar-e-raz'). It represents vitality and youthful fortitude brought low by passion or intoxication.
Etymology
From Persian 'javān' (جوان), meaning youth or young person, derived from Proto-Iranian *yuwān- (cognate with Sanskrit 'yuvan' and Latin 'juvenis').
Usage
Commonly used in ghazal poetry to epitomize vigor, romantic daring, or vulnerability to intoxicating beauty.
Examples
Even the youths could not endure this overwhelming sorrow.
Love easily ensnared the hearts of the young ones.
Synonyms
नौजवानोंयुवकोंबरनाओं
Related Words
जवानजवानीशबाब