Word Meaning

मरूँगा

marūṅgā

hiverb

Meaning

I will die; (in compound) I shall desperately speak out.

Detailed Meaning

Literally the first-person singular masculine future form of 'marnā' (to die). Here it forms the compound verb 'kah marnā', which signifies speaking out desperately, obstinately, or without caring for the outcome. In this couplet, the lover resolves to unburden his grievance regarding the beloved's malice to every sympathetic friend.

Etymology

From Sanskrit 'म्रियते' (mriyate) / 'मरति' (marati), through Prakrit 'मरइ' (maraï) into Old Hindi/Urdu 'मरना' (marnā).

Usage

In classical Urdu ghazal, it often signifies ultimate desperation, absolute surrender to romantic suffering, or reckless courage.

Examples

I will die of this grief

I will speak out and face the end

Synonyms

दम तोड़ूँगाफ़ना होऊँगाहलाक होऊँगा

Related Words

मरनामौतकह मरनाजान देना
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