Word Meaning
सोहबतों
sohbatoñ
hinoun (feminine, plural oblique
Meaning
Companionships, gatherings, associations, or social assemblies.
Detailed Meaning
'Sohbatoñ' is the plural/oblique form of 'sohbat', meaning company, meetings, or social gatherings. In this couplet, it refers to gatherings or shared social occasions, suggesting that even in assemblies filled with rivals or strangers, genuine companions still find each other.
Etymology
From Arabic root ṣ-ḥ-b (ص ح ب), denoting companionship or friendship, assimilated into Urdu through Persian.
Usage
In classical Urdu ghazal, 'sohbat' frequently represents intimate companionship or edifying fellowship, while its plural denotes various social meetings or assemblies.
Examples
The lasting impact of past gatherings
In the company of sincere friends
Synonyms
संगतोंमहफ़िलोंमजलिसों
Related Words
सोहबतहम-नशीनमुलाक़ात