Word Meaning
लग
lag
hiverb
Meaning
To strike, touch, wound, or deeply affect emotionally.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu and Hindustani poetry, this verb stem denotes striking, adhering, or emotionally impacting. In the cited couplet ('dil ko lag jaaye'), it conveys the wounding or pain felt by an intensely sensitive heart. It illustrates the vulnerability of lovers, who are hurt even by an incidental scrape.
Etymology
From Sanskrit लग्न (lagna, meaning 'attached' or 'adhered'), through Prakrit लग्ग (lagga).
Usage
Frequently compounded with 'dil' (dil ko lagna) in the ghazal to express acute emotional sensitivity and heartbreak.
Examples
The arrow of her glance struck the lover's chest.
A single harsh remark wounded the delicate heart.
Synonyms
चोट खानाअसर करनाचुभना
Related Words
लगानालगावलगन