Word Meaning
सुबह
subah
hinoun, feminine
Meaning
Morning, dawn, daybreak.
Detailed Meaning
Subah signifies dawn or morning, marking the end of night and the onset of daylight. In this couplet, it denotes the early hour when the sun (khursheed) arrives carrying a broom like a humble sweeper at the beloved's threshold. It emphasizes how even the celestial light renders lowly service at the break of day.
Etymology
Arabic root ص-ب-ح (ṣ-b-ḥ), from 'ṣubḥ', meaning dawn or morning.
Usage
In classical ghazal, 'subah' is often paired against 'shaam' or 'shab-e-hijr' (night of separation) as an emblem of awakening, exposure, or fleeting hope.
Examples
At dawn, the breeze carries whispers of the rose.
The dark night of sorrow gave way to the morning of hope.
Synonyms
सवेराभोरप्रभातपगा
Related Words
शामसहरख़ुर्शीदतड़का