Word Meaning
निकलीं
niklīñ
hiverb
Meaning
Turned out to be; proved to be; emerged as.
Detailed Meaning
In this couplet, 'निकलीं' is used in the sense of 'proved to be' or 'turned out to be'. It conveys the speaker's bitter disillusionment upon discovering that the beloved's initial courtesies were mere deceit. The verb takes the feminine plural form in agreement with 'इलतिफ़ातें' (favors/attentions).
Etymology
Derived from Prakrit 'निक्कलइ' (nikkalaï), tracing back to Sanskrit 'निष्कल्' (niṣkal) / 'निःसृ' (niḥsṛ), meaning to emerge, go out, or result.
Usage
In classical Urdu poetry, it often emphasizes an unexpected, disappointing reality behind charming appearances.
Examples
All those sweet promises turned out to be lies.
Her initial sympathies proved to be sheer deceit.
Synonyms
साबित हुईंप्रकट हुईंठहरीं
Related Words
निकलनानिकलानिकास