लेती

Meaning

Takes; adopts or assumes (feminine singular form of 'lenā').

Detailed Meaning

Feminine singular imperfective participle of the verb 'lenā' (to take). In this couplet, it functions as an auxiliary in the compound verb 'banā letī hai' (fashions or assumes for itself), portraying 'aql' (intellect, a grammatically feminine noun) continually adopting multiple deceptive guises.

Etymology

From Sanskrit लभते (labhate, 'takes, gains') through Prakrit into Hindustani 'lenā'.

Usage

In classical Urdu poetry, 'lenā' commonly serves as a light auxiliary verb emphasizing an action performed for oneself or internalized by the grammatical subject.

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