Word Meaning
लो
lo
hiverb
Meaning
Take, receive; imperative auxiliary particle urging attention (as in 'listen!').
Detailed Meaning
In grammar, 'लो' is the familiar imperative form of the Hindi/Urdu verb 'लेना' (to take). In this couplet, it serves as an auxiliary verb in the compound verb 'सुन लो' (listen closely / hear this), addressing the audience or reader with direct emphasis. It underscores a striking piece of news about the preacher (wa'iz) being led astray by pure wine.
Etymology
Sanskrit 'लभते' (labhate) / Prakrit 'लहइ' (lahai) yielding Hindi-Urdu 'लेना' (lenā).
Usage
In classical Urdu poetry, 'लो' is frequently appended to other verbs (like 'सुन लो' or 'देख लो') as an imperative marker to command immediate dramatic attention.
Examples
sun lo dāstān-e-dil
lo vo bhī kah ga.e
Synonyms
लीजिएस्वीकारोपकड़ो
Related Words
लेनालीजिएले