Word Meaning
सीखते
sīkhte
hiverb
Meaning
Learn; acquire knowledge, skill, or style of conduct.
Detailed Meaning
A masculine plural or respectful imperfective form of the verb 'seekhna' (to learn). In this couplet, it conveys the adoption or emulation of a graceful style of poetic speech. The poet employs it to assert poetic mastery, declaring that everyone acquires the elegance of dialogue from him rather than the famed nightingale.
Etymology
Sanskrit शिक्षते (śikṣate) via Prakrit सिक्खइ (sikkhaï) to Hindustani सीखना (sīkhnā).
Usage
In ghazal poetry, it often appears in contexts of discipleship, learning the lessons of love (sabaq-e-ulfat), or rivals mimicking the lover's manners.
Examples
Even the beautiful learn fidelity from us.
People learn the art of speech in love.
Synonyms
हासिल करतेअंगीकार करतेसमझते
Related Words
सीखनासिखानासबक़शागिर्द