Word Meaning
हमें
hameṅ
hipronoun
Meaning
To us; to me (accusative or dative first-person pronoun).
Detailed Meaning
The dative and accusative form of the first-person pronoun 'ham', regularly used in classical Urdu poetry to mean either 'to us' or 'to me'. In this couplet, the speaker refers to themselves with royal or collective self-assertion, warning what will happen if words are directed at them.
Etymology
Sanskrit 'अस्मभ्यम्' (asmabhyam) through Prakrit 'अम्हे' (amhe) into Hindustani.
Usage
In classical ghazal, poets routinely use the plural 'हम / हमें' instead of 'मैं / मुझे' to signify poetic dignity, universal grief, or customary refinement.
Examples
Cast a tender glance toward us as well.
We too remember those days of companionship.
Synonyms
हमकोमुझेमुझको
Related Words
हमहमाराहमसे