Word Meaning
नक़्शों
naqshon
hinoun, masculine plural (obliqu
Meaning
Traces, impressions, prints, or visual outlines (plural oblique).
Detailed Meaning
This is the plural oblique form of 'naqsh', referring to marks, sketches, or impressions left behind. In this couplet, it represents the obliterated outlines or past forms of vanished faces that cannot be restored. It conveys the tragic impermanence of mortal beauty and the futility of chasing lost memories.
Etymology
Arabic root ن-ق-ش (n-q-sh), meaning to engrave, sculpt, or paint, adopted via Persian into Urdu.
Usage
In classical ghazal, it is frequently used to evoke transience, memory, or the lasting impression of the beloved on the lover's heart.
Examples
seeking traces of faded designs on the sands
the blurred outlines of forgotten faces
Synonyms
निशानोंचिह्नोंआकारोंछापों
Related Words
नक़्शनक़्शानक़्क़ाशनुक़ूश