Meaning of
latifa
लतीफा • لطیفہ
English
joke; anecdote; witticism
Hindi
मज़ाक; चुटकुला; हास्य कथा
Urdu
مزاح; لطیفہ; حکایت
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
jis..ko lateefa jaan ke hansati hai roz vo
meri ghazal ka sabse jigar-chaak she'r hai
0
dard ki baat kisi hansati hui mehfil men
jaise kah de kisi turbat pe lateefa koi
21
lateefa lag raha ab ishq ye teraa
hañsi aayi tere khat pyaar ke padh ke
0
zindagi bhi ik lateefa ban gaii hai
ham chhupaate hain gamon ko muskuraa ke
0
jis..ko lateefa jaan ke hansati hai roz vo
meri ghazal ka sabse jigar-chaak she'r hai
0
dard ki baat kisi hansati hui mehfil men
jaise kah de kisi turbat pe lateefa koi
21
Nuance
In its original sense, 'latifa' refers to a light-hearted or humorous remark. Over time, poetry has embraced it to convey not just humor but also subtlety and cleverness, often used to lighten the mood or provide a gentle critique.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'latifa' to introduce humor or irony. It can serve as a gentle critique or a playful twist. Often juxtaposed with serious themes to create contrast.
Closing Insight
Latifa adds a layer of wit and charm to poetry, inviting readers to smile and reflect.