Word Meaning
दिलबरान
dilbaran
hinoun, plural
Meaning
Beloveds, sweethearts, or enchantresses who capture hearts.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'dilbaran' is the Persian animate plural of 'dilbar', meaning those who steal or captivate hearts. In this couplet, it appears in the construct 'dilbaran-e-shahr' (the beauties of the city), whose indifference and torment have driven the lover to lament inconsolably in wilderness and mountains.
Etymology
Persian: plural of 'dilbar' (dil + bar, heart + bearer/taker) with the animate plural suffix '-an'.
Usage
Frequently used in classical ghazals to collectively refer to the indifferent or coquettish beloveds of the world.
Examples
the cruel beloveds of the town
enamored by the sweethearts
Synonyms
माशूक़ीनमहबूबनाज़नीन
Related Words
दिलबरदिलरुबादिलबरी