Word Meaning
हों
hon
hiverb
Meaning
May be, become, or exist (plural subjunctive form of 'to be').
Detailed Meaning
In this couplet, 'हों' serves as the conditional or subjunctive form of the verb 'होना' agreeing with the plural subject 'दीदार ख़्वाह' (those longing for a glimpse). The speaker posits a hypothetical scenario where if the gathering of seekers were to lessen, the overwhelming tumult at the beloved's threshold would subside.
Etymology
Sanskrit 'भू' (bhū) developed into Prakrit 'होइ' (hoi), leading to Hindi-Urdu 'होना' (honā).
Usage
Commonly employed in classical ghazal to construct hypothetical clauses, prayers, or subjunctive conditions.
Examples
Kaash vo din phir naseeb hon
Mumkin hai ki haalaat behtar hon
Synonyms
रहेंबनेंमौजूद हों
Related Words
होनाहोहुएहोते