समझेंगे

Meaning

will understand; will comprehend

Detailed Meaning

Third-person plural future form of the verb 'samajhna' (to understand). In Ghalib's couplet, it expresses a despairing conviction that the beloved will never comprehend the speaker's emotional plea. It emphasizes an insurmountable gap of empathy between the lover and the beloved.

Etymology

From Sanskrit 'sambudhyate' (understands, perceives), through Prakrit 'sambujjhaï' into Hindustani 'samajhna'.

Usage

In ghazal poetry, forms of this verb frequently convey the tragic miscommunication between the impassioned lover and the indifferent or uncomprehending beloved.

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