Word Meaning
लड़ते
laṛte
hiverb
Meaning
Upon locking or meeting (of eyes); engaging in combat or collision.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu idiom, 'āṅkh laṛnā' signifies romantic eye-contact or the locking of gazes. In this couplet, 'āṅkh ke laṛte' marks the precise moment glances collided, instantly unleashing catastrophic turmoil. It juxtaposes the literal violence of battle with the tender yet fatal havoc of sudden infatuation.
Etymology
From Middle Indo-Aryan/Prakrit roots (related to Prakrit laḍai, 'fights or quarrels').
Usage
Commonly encountered in the idiom 'āṅkh laṛnā', blending the language of battlefield confrontation with the spark of romantic encounter.
Examples
Upon eyes meeting, all composure was lost in an instant.
The moment glances locked, peace departed from the heart.
Synonyms
भिड़तेटकरातेउलझते
Related Words
लड़नाआँख लड़नालड़ाईनज़रबाज़ी