Word Meaning
हिला
hilā
hiverb
Meaning
Move, shake, or stir; (imperative) part or move the lips to speak.
Detailed Meaning
In this couplet, 'हिला' is the imperative form of the verb 'हिलाना' (to move), used in the phrase 'होंट हिला' meaning to move the lips or speak. The poet urges the beloved to utter even a single word so that conflicting opinions about their lips might be settled. It vividly conveys the physical act of speaking after prolonged silence.
Etymology
Sanskrit मूल 'हिल्ल्' (to move, shake) through Hindustani 'हिलना' / 'हिलाना'.
Usage
In classical Urdu poetry, moving the lips ('लब हिलाना' or 'होंट हिलाना') is a recurring motif for breaking a cruel silence and delivering a verdict.
Examples
Move your lips and speak at least a word
Do not shake the delicate bough of patience
Synonyms
कंपानाथरथरानाडोलना
Related Words
हिलनाहिलानाहरकतजुंबिश