रहेगी

Meaning

Will remain, stay, or endure (feminine singular future tense).

Detailed Meaning

In this couplet, 'रहेगी' expresses the persistence or continuation of a superficial encounter. It functions as the third-person feminine singular future form of the verb 'रहना'. The poet reflects on how long such a fleeting, hesitant connection will continue before true intimacy is realized.

Etymology

From Prakrit rahaï, derived from Sanskrit rahati (leaves, remains).

Usage

Frequently used in Urdu ghazals as part of a question or condition regarding the persistence of emotional states.

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