Meaning of
shab-e-intizaar
शब-ए-इंतिज़ार • شب انتظار
English
night of waiting; anticipation
Hindi
इंतज़ार की रात; प्रत्याशा
Urdu
انتظار کی رات; توقع
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
kaho to khatm shab-e-intizaar kab hogii
kahii main khatm na ho jaaun isse pahle hi
2
shab-e-intizaar ki kashmakash men na pooch kaise sehar hui
kabhi ik charaaghh jala diya kabhi ik charaaghh bujha diya
25
vasl ki shab intazaari men mare koi yahaañ
aarzoo-e-ishq men kya-kya kare koi yahaañ
baat koi ho labon pe baat unki aa gaii
aur kya ho aankh ko khoo-khoo bhare koi yahaañ
6
kaho to khatm shab-e-intizaar kab hogii
kahii main khatm na ho jaaun isse pahle hi
2
shab-e-intizaar ki kashmakash men na pooch kaise sehar hui
kabhi ik charaaghh jala diya kabhi ik charaaghh bujha diya
25
Nuance
This phrase embodies the deep, often restless anticipation that fills the night. It speaks to the longing and hope that accompany waiting, capturing the emotional tension and quiet yearning that night brings.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use this phrase to explore themes of longing and desire. It can evoke the solitude of night and the silent hope that dawn will bring fulfillment.
Closing Insight
Shab-e-intizaar reflects the quiet tension of waiting, a poetic dance between hope and longing.