Word Meaning
शगुफ़्तन
shaguftan
hinoun
Meaning
Blooming, blossoming, the opening of a flower, or flourishing.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Persian and Urdu poetry, 'shaguftan' is the verbal noun signifying the opening or blossoming of a bud into flower. In this couplet, 'shaguftan-e-gul-ha-e-naaz' poetically depicts the exquisite unfolding of the beloved's gestures of grace and coquetry at dawn. It evokes a delicate awakening of beauty and aesthetic revelation.
Etymology
Persian infinitive and verbal noun 'shaguftan' (شگفتن), meaning to bloom, blossom, or expand.
Usage
Frequently employed in classical ghazal within Persian genitive constructions (izafat) to portray the unfolding of flowers, joy, or coquetry.
Examples
The blossoming of the rose heralds the spring.
The unfolding of hope in a despondent heart.
Synonyms
खिलनाइन्फ़िताहशिकूफ़ा
Related Words
शगुफ़्ताशगुफ़्तगीगुल-ए-शगुफ़्ता