Meaning of
qaabil
क़ाबिल • قابل
English
capable; competent; worthy
Hindi
सक्षम; योग्य; काबिल
Urdu
قابل; لائق; اہل
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
ham aisi kul kitaaben qaabil-e-zabti samjhte hain
ki jin ko padh ke ladke baap ko khabti samjhte hain
24
maana ki teri deed ke qaabil nahin hooñ main
tu miraa shauq dekh miraa intizaar dekh
297
ab dost koi laao mukaabil men hamaare
dushman to koi kad ke barabar nahin niklaa
117
apne dil men takaza hamko
aur gale se lagaaoge hamko
ham nahin itne pyaar ke qaabil
tum to paagal banaoge hamko
106
kaun sood-o-ziyaan kii duniya men
dard gurbat ka saath deta hai
jab muqaabil hon ishq aur daulat
husn daulat ka saath deta hai
40
ab to bimaar-e-mohabbat tere
qaabil-e-ghaur hue jaate hain
37
agar lagta hai vo qabil nahin hai
to rishta todna mushkil nahin hai
raqeeb aaya hai mere she'r sunne
to ab ye jang hai mehfil nahin hai
35
pahle KHud ko ek achchhii job ke qaabil karoon
ghar khareedoo'n car luun phir pesh tujhko dil karoon
tu koi exam hai kya paas karna hai tujhe
tu koi degree hai kya padhkar tujhe haasil karoon
30
charaaghh dil ka muqaabil hawa ke rakhte hain
har ek haal men tevar bala ke rakhte hain
30
vo jang jis men muqaabil rahe zameer mira
mujhe vo jeet bhi ambar na hogii haar se kam
25
ham aisi kul kitaaben qaabil-e-zabti samjhte hain
ki jin ko padh ke ladke baap ko khabti samjhte hain
24
maana ki teri deed ke qaabil nahin hooñ main
tu miraa shauq dekh miraa intizaar dekh
297
Nuance
Qaabil denotes someone who possesses the ability and worthiness to achieve or undertake tasks. In poetry, it often reflects the inner strength and potential of an individual, highlighting the silent confidence and dignity that comes with true capability.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'qaabil' to celebrate the unsung heroes, those whose capabilities shine quietly. It contrasts with 'na-kabil' (incapable), emphasizing the grace and power of being truly competent.
Closing Insight
Qaabil is a tribute to the quiet strength within. It speaks of the dignity and grace found in true capability.