Meaning of
aadaab
आदाब • صاحب کردار
English
greetings; respect
Hindi
नमस्कार; सम्मान
Urdu
سلام; احترام
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
ajaib hi apni bhi kismat rahi hai
vahii dekhne ki to hasrat rahi hai
karo zid na paane ki shaadaab us ko
udhar be-wafaai hi fitrat rahi hai
4
baagh men jaane ke aadaab hua karte hain
kisi titli ko na phoolon se udaaya jaa.e
41
dil bhi toda to saleeqe se na toda tum ne
be-vafaaii ke bhi aadaab hua karte hain
32
kuchh to kar aadaab-e-mahfil ka lihaaz
yaar ye pahluu badalna chhod de
29
ham se aadaab jeene ke seekho
ham buzurgon men baithe bahut hain
22
nashsha-ha shaadaab-e-rang-o-saaz-ha mast-e-tarab
sheesha-e-may sarv-e-sabz-e-joo-e-baar-e-naghma hai
21
mili jinse jafaaen unko bhi aadaab karna tha
har ik patthar hue dil ko punah mehtaab karna tha
sitam kya hai ki KHud bezaar baitha hai vo ladka aaj
jise kal gair kii bastii ko bhi shaadaab karna tha
16
maqtal-e-shauq ke aadaab niraale hain bahut
dil bhi qaateel ko diya karte hain sar se pahle
13
shaayad ki vo waqif nahin adaab-e-safar se
paani men jo qadmon ke nishaan dhundh raha tha
13
teri ghalti nahin hai mere yaar
hain ye aadaab parvarish ke yaar
10
ajaib hi apni bhi kismat rahi hai
vahii dekhne ki to hasrat rahi hai
karo zid na paane ki shaadaab us ko
udhar be-wafaai hi fitrat rahi hai
4
baagh men jaane ke aadaab hua karte hain
kisi titli ko na phoolon se udaaya jaa.e
41
Nuance
Originally a form of greeting, 'aadaab' carries with it a sense of respect and politeness. In poetry, it often evokes a sense of cultural refinement and courteous interaction.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'aadaab' to depict scenes of formal gatherings or to highlight the grace in human interactions. It contrasts with more casual greetings, adding a layer of elegance.
Closing Insight
Aadaab embodies the grace of human connection, a gentle reminder of the beauty in respectful exchanges.