Word Meaning
बसेंगे
basenge
hiverb
Meaning
Will settle, dwell, or inhabit (future third-person plural).
Detailed Meaning
A third-person plural future form of the verb 'basnā', meaning to dwell, populate, or take up residence. In this couplet, it describes the tragic return of those possessed by madness (āwārā-e-junūn) back to civilization. It reflects an ironic shift where wandering souls resettle in towns, yet their intrinsic anguish remains unaltered.
Etymology
Inherited from Sanskrit 'वसति' (vasati, 'dwells') via Prakrit 'वस्सइ' (vassaï).
Usage
In classical Urdu poetry, forms of 'basnā' often contrast with 'ujadnā' (ruination) to highlight the fleeting illusion of worldly stability.
Examples
They will come and settle in this ruined realm.
Will you ever dwell in the street of the beloved again?
Synonyms
आबाद होंगेरहेंगेठहरेंगे
Related Words
बसनाबस्तीबसेराआबाद