Word Meaning
दोशीं
doshīn
hiadjective
Meaning
Of or pertaining to last night; yesterday night's.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu and Persian poetry, 'doshin' denotes that which belongs to or happened on the previous night. In this couplet by Mir, 'doshin shab' refers to last night, marking the exact point when the lover's cries ceased and suggesting his sudden departure or demise. It serves as a poignant temporal marker often tied to the memory of nocturnal longing or parting.
Etymology
Persian 'dosh' (last night, yesterday evening) combined with the adjectival suffix '-in'.
Usage
Typically paired with 'shab' (as in 'shab-e-doshin' or 'doshin shab') to frame memories or sorrows of the previous night.
Examples
The bitter grief of last night remains unhealed.
Since last night, silence has enveloped the alley.
Synonyms
दोशीनादीसीनागुज़िश्ता
Related Words
दोशीनादोषशब-ए-दोशीं