Meaning of
ai-dost
ऐ-दोस्त • اے دوست
English
O friend; dear companion
Hindi
हे मित्र; प्रिय साथी
Urdu
اے دوست; عزیز ساتھی
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
kahaan hai tu ki tire intizaar men ai dost
tamaam raat sulagte hain dil ke veeraane
21
har ek lafz ke tevar hi aur hote hain
tere nagar ke sukhanvar hi aur hote hain
tumhaari aankhoñ men vo baat hi nahin ai dost
dubone waale samandar hi aur hote hain
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kaun rota hai kisi aur ki khaatir ai dost
sab ko apni hi kisi baat pe rona aaya
55
aa ki tujh bin is tarah ai dost ghabraata hooñ main
jaise har shay men kisi shay ki kamii paata hooñ main
38
dosti aam hai lekin ai dost
dost milta hai badi mushkil se
37
is se pahle ki be-wafa ho jaayen
kyun na ai dost ham juda ho jaayen
36
garz ki kaat diye zindagi ke din ai dost
vo teri yaad men hon ya tujhe bhulaane men
27
paa e ummeed pa rakhe hue sar hain ham log
hain na hone ke barabar hi magar hain ham log
tu ne barta hi nahin theek se ham ko ai dost
aib lagte hain bazaahir pa hunar hain ham log
26
zaraa visaal ke baad aaina to dekh ai dost
tire jamaal ki doshijzagi nikhar aayi
24
mohabbat kar rahe hain ham manaa karne pe bhi sabke
kahiin aisa na ho ai dost ham barbaad ho jaayen
22
kahaan hai tu ki tire intizaar men ai dost
tamaam raat sulagte hain dil ke veeraane
21
har ek lafz ke tevar hi aur hote hain
tere nagar ke sukhanvar hi aur hote hain
tumhaari aankhoñ men vo baat hi nahin ai dost
dubone waale samandar hi aur hote hain
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Nuance
The phrase 'ai-dost' carries a warmth and intimacy, often used to address someone with whom one shares a deep bond. In poetry, it evokes a sense of longing or affection, capturing the essence of companionship and shared experiences.
Poetic Usage
Often used to begin a poem, setting a tone of intimacy. Invokes nostalgia for shared moments. Contrasts with more formal addresses, highlighting personal connection.
Closing Insight
A simple phrase that opens doors to the heart, 'ai-dost' is a bridge between souls.