Meaning of
sift
सिफ़त • صفت
English
quality; attribute; virtue
Hindi
गुण; विशेषता; सद्गुण
Urdu
صفت; خصوصیت; خوبی
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
ye aib hai ya hai sifat ye maut ka farmaan hai
tum ishq kahte ho jise anjaan sa toofaan hai
0
KHuda ne yah sift duniya ki har aurat ko bakshi hai
ki vo paagal bhi ho jaa.e to bete yaad rahte hain
71
koi to paakeeza sift palkon men uski thii kahii
palken uthiin to chaandni hamne bikharte dekhi hai
38
ha
men bhi waqt ne patthar sifat banaa daala
humeen the mom kii soorat pighalne waale log
sitam to ye ki hamaari safoon men shaamil hain
charaagh bujhte hi KHema badlne waale log
15
haan khat-e-qismat KHuda ki dastkhat hai tum mire ho
koi fan aata nahin par ik sifat hai tum mire ho
4
aap hain aag sifat lafz mere mom sifat
mom se aag ka putla main banaaun kaise
1
ye aib hai ya hai sifat ye maut ka farmaan hai
tum ishq kahte ho jise anjaan sa toofaan hai
0
KHuda ne yah sift duniya ki har aurat ko bakshi hai
ki vo paagal bhi ho jaa.e to bete yaad rahte hain
71
Nuance
Sift refers to the inherent qualities or virtues that define a person or thing. In poetry, it often highlights the essence or spirit, capturing the intangible attributes that make something unique.
Poetic Usage
Poets use sift to delve into the core attributes of their subjects. It can be used to praise virtues or to explore the hidden qualities that define true character.
Closing Insight
Sift captures the essence of character, revealing the unseen virtues that define us.