Word Meaning
पूछा
pūchhā
hiverb
Meaning
asked; inquired; questioned; sought after regarding one's state or condition
Detailed Meaning
In this couplet, 'पूछा' is used in the passive construction 'पूछा जाए है' (can be asked / is asked), expressing inability. It specifically refers to inquiring after the lover's condition or well-being (pursish-e-hāl). The beloved's lingering suspicion prevents her from asking, completely freezing communication.
Etymology
Sanskrit प्रच्छ् (pracch, to ask) → Prakrit पुच्छइ (pucchai) → Hindi/Urdu पूछना / पूछा.
Usage
In ghazal poetry, it often denotes 'pursish-e-hāl'—the tender act of the beloved asking after the suffering lover's health.
Examples
No one asked about the sorrow in my heart.
When I inquired of her address, she looked away.
Synonyms
दरियाफ़्त कियासवाल कियाइस्तिफ़्सार किया
Related Words
पूछनापूछ-ताछपुरसिशहाल-चाल