Word Meaning
तरावत
tarāwat
Meaning
Freshness, verdant moisture, greenness, or flourishing bloom.
Detailed Meaning
In classical poetry, 'tarawat' refers to the fresh, dewy verdure of a garden or the soft moist glow of youth. In this couplet, it represents the garden's innate freshness and vibrancy ('tarawat-e-chaman') which persists even if the full season of spring is brief or absent. It conveys sensory delight, green life, and flourishing vitality.
Etymology
Arabic root ط-ر-و (ṭ-r-w), signifying to be fresh, moist, or tender; entered Urdu via Persian as طراوت (tarāwat).
Usage
Commonly paired with terms for gardens, cheeks, or springtime to evoke a cool, revitalizing, and dewy visual atmosphere.
Examples
The morning dew gave a wonderful freshness to the rose.
The freshness of the garden revived his melancholy heart.