Word Meaning
तुम्हें
tumheñ
Meaning
To you; you (accusative/dative second-person plural or familiar singular pronoun).
Detailed Meaning
In Urdu and Hindi, 'tumhein' is the oblique/dative-accusative inflection of the second-person pronoun 'tum'. In this couplet, it functions as the direct object of the act of embracing and physically lifting the beloved ('bhar ke kaulī uṭhā lūñ abhī tumheñ'). It evokes tender intimacy, familiarity, and romantic playfulness between the lover and the beloved.
Etymology
Sanskrit 'युष्मत्' (yuṣmat) through Prakrit 'तुम्ह' (tumha) into Old Hindi and Hindustani.
Usage
Frequently used in Urdu poetry to address the beloved with affectionate familiarity, positioned between the respectful 'āp' and the intensely informal 'tū'.
Examples
I could never forget you.
What should I explain to you about my heart's state?