Word Meaning
फिरे
phire
hiverb
Meaning
Turned back, returned, or wandered away; averted one's face or favor.
Detailed Meaning
'Phire' is a past tense form of the verb 'phirnā', meaning to return, turn around, or deviate. In this couplet, it refers to the beloved's failure to return or change their aloof attitude despite everything. It conveys a sense of betrayal, turning away, or failing to come back as promised.
Etymology
Sanskrit 'स्फुरति' (sphurati) or Prakrit 'फिरइ' (phiraï) / Hindustani 'फिरना' (phirnā).
Usage
In classical ghazal poetry, 'phirnā' frequently denotes both physical wandering ('dūr phire') and emotional estrangement or turning cold ('muñh phire').
Examples
You never turned back to ask about my wounded heart.
The wandering lovers returned empty-handed from their search.
Synonyms
पलटेलौटेमुड़े
Related Words
फिरनाफेराफेरफिर