Word Meaning
सुने
sune
hiverb
Meaning
Heard; listened to (past tense plural of to hear).
Detailed Meaning
In Urdu poetry, 'sune' functions as the past tense masculine plural form of the verb 'sunna' (to hear or listen), agreeing here with the plural object 'qisse' (tales). In this couplet, it describes the poet having listened to countless fables and worldly narratives over a lifetime. Mir uses it to suggest that despite hearing many such stories, one should not lend an ear to empty talk.
Etymology
Sanskrit śṛṇoti (hears) through Prakrit suṇaï to Hindustani sunnā.
Usage
In ghazal prosody, 'sune' often forms the qafiya (rhyme) and commonly pairs with imagery of speech, attentive listening, or listening to tales of passion.
Examples
Qisse jo zamaane ne sune
Dard-e-dil ke fasaane sune
Synonyms
समाअत किएगोश-गुज़ार हुए
Related Words
सुननासुनासुनाई