हमारी

Meaning

Our, of us, or my (feminine possessive pronoun).

Detailed Meaning

In Urdu poetry, 'hamārī' is the feminine possessive pronoun meaning 'our' or, through the modest/regal plural, 'my'. In this couplet, it qualifies the feminine noun 'taqsīr' (fault, failing), highlighting the speaker's own alleged shortcoming in relation to the beloved.

Etymology

Sanskrit 'अस्मद्' (asmad) through Prakrit 'अम्हे' (amhe) into Hindustani 'हम' with the feminine genitive suffix '-आरी'.

Usage

Ghazal poets frequently substitute the plural 'hamārī' for 'merī' to maintain formal grace or elevate personal suffering to a shared human experience.

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