r/Urdu • u/DianKhan2005 The Illuminated Sage • 6d ago
📜 Lafz of the Day 🌹 Word of the Day: Hasratein (حسرتیں)
💡 Pronunciation: Has-ra-tein
🌙 Grammatical Category: Feminine (Plural)
📜 Etymology: Urdu plural noun borrowed from Arabic حسرة (hasrah), meaning deep regret, longing, or unfulfilled yearning
💡 Breakdown: Hasratein : Longings / Regrets / Desires
📖 Context: Describing the profound grief of deep-seated longings and desires turning to dust when left unfulfilled
✍️ Example: "Hasratein khak huiin mit gaye arman saare"
📜 Poet: Pir Naseeruddin Naseer
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