Word Meaning
दोशीना
dosheena
Meaning
Of or pertaining to last night; of yesterday evening.
Detailed Meaning
The adjective signifies anything associated with the preceding night, such as wine, memories, or dreams. In the couplet, 'baada-e-dosheena' refers to wine consumed the night before, humorously pictured as still leaving a scent on the speaker's breath before the interrogating angels in the grave. It captures the lingering traces of earthly revelry confronting spiritual reckoning.
Etymology
Persian, from 'dosh' (دوش, meaning last night or yesterday evening) combined with the adjectival suffix '-ina' (-ینہ).
Usage
Frequently used in Persian and Urdu poetry in Persian izafat compounds such as 'baada-e-dosheena' (yesterday's wine) or 'khwaab-e-dosheena' (last night's dream).
Examples
khwaab-e-dosheena (last night's dream)
nasha-e-dosheena (the intoxication from last night)