Word Meaning
तबीअतों
tabī'atoñ
Meaning
Temperaments, dispositions, or human natures (oblique plural form).
Detailed Meaning
The word 'तबीअतों' is the oblique plural form of 'तबीअत' (disposition, nature, or temperament). In the context of the couplet, it refers to the diverse psychological traits and inclinations of different people encountered in worldly life. Being 'तबीअतों के चालाक' signifies becoming astute, worldly-wise, and adept at discerning human character after wandering through life.
Etymology
From Arabic root ط-ب-ع (ṭ-b-ʿ), originating from 'ṭabīʿah' (nature, character) with the Hindustani plural oblique marker '-oñ'.
Usage
In ghazal poetry, it frequently appears to contrast an experienced lover's worldly insight into diverse human humors with innocence or detachment.
Examples
understanding people's varying dispositions
the nuances of human temperaments