Word Meaning
फिरने
phirne
hiverb
Meaning
Returning, turning back, wandering, or deviating.
Detailed Meaning
In this couplet, 'phirne' denotes returning or being recovered, drawing a parallel to teardrops ('sirisht') that, once fallen, can never return to the eye. It conveys the impossibility of a lover fallen from favor regaining grace. More broadly in Urdu poetry, the verb refers to turning back, wandering, or undergoing a change of heart.
Etymology
Sanskrit 'sphurati' (to quiver, stir) / Prakrit 'phiraï', developed into Old Hindi/Hindavi 'phirnā'.
Usage
In classical Urdu poetry, 'phirna' often suggests either the wandering of a forlorn lover or the tragic impossibility of turning back time and spilled tears.
Examples
To turn away from one's word or promise.
Wandering helplessly in every street and lane.
Synonyms
लौटनेपलटनेमुड़नेभटकने
Related Words
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