Word Meaning
लड़कों
laṛkoñ
hinoun
Meaning
Boys or children; here implying childishness or frivolous naivety.
Detailed Meaning
The oblique plural form of 'laṛkā' (boy or child). In this verse, it forms the idiom 'khel laṛkoñ kā' (child's play), signifying treating a serious matter as a trivial pastime. The speaker laments having treated profound love with youthful immaturity.
Etymology
Tadbhava from Middle Indo-Aryan, related to Prakrit roots for child or lad.
Usage
In classical Urdu ghazal, the phrase 'laṛkoñ kā khel' is typically deployed to contrast youthful frivolity with the heavy existential burden of love.
Examples
Treating severe hardship as mere child's play
The thoughtless laughter of boys
Synonyms
बच्चोंतिफ़्फ़लोंनादानों
Related Words
लड़कालड़कपनखेल