Word Meaning
फ़रमाओ
farmao
Meaning
Please do, speak, or deign; honorific imperative verb.
Detailed Meaning
In Urdu poetry, 'farmao' is the polite imperative form of the verb 'farmana' (to do, say, or deign). In this couplet, it combines with 'naaz' to mean 'to take pride' or 'to act boastfully'. The speaker addresses the beloved with refined, courteous diction, ironically requesting them not to revel so proudly in their cruelty.
Etymology
Derived from the Persian infinitive 'farmūdan' (to order, command, do), using the present stem 'farmā-' combined with the Hindustani imperative suffix '-o'.
Usage
Commonly used in ghazal diction as an honorific auxiliary verb to address the beloved or patron with courtly reverence or biting polite irony.
Examples
Speak something, for we await your command
Show kindness upon our helplessness