Word Meaning
तौर
taur
hinoun, masculine
Meaning
Manner, way, mode, style, or characteristic disposition.
Detailed Meaning
In poetry, 'taur' refers to a person's demeanor, habit, condition, or distinctive way of being. In this couplet, it denotes the common temperament, plight, and unwritten code shared by all sincere lovers.
Etymology
Arabic (طَوْر - ṭawr), denoting state, stage, limit, or manner.
Usage
Commonly used in ghazals to contrast the lover's peculiar and afflicted conduct with worldly societal norms.
Examples
taur-tariqe zamaane ke juda hain
aashiqon ka taur hi kuchh aur hai
Synonyms
ढंगतरीक़ाअंदाज़क़रीना
Related Words
तौर-तरीक़ाअतवारअंदाज़