Word Meaning
बरसों
barson
hinoun
Meaning
For years; many years; over a long period of time.
Detailed Meaning
In Urdu poetry, 'barson' denotes an enduring period spanning many years. In this couplet, it underscores how extreme passion can wither a lover in just a few days, making him appear chronically afflicted as if ill for years.
Etymology
From Sanskrit वर्ष (varṣa), via Prakrit 'varisa' into Hindustani 'baras'.
Usage
Commonly used in ghazals to hyperbolically emphasize prolonged separation, enduring pain, or the agonizing passage of time.
Examples
Waiting patiently for years on end
Carrying a wound sustained over years
Synonyms
सालोंमुद्दतोंवर्षों
Related Words
बरससालज़माना