Meaning of
ta'reef
ता'रीफ़ • تعریف
English
praise; commendation
Hindi
प्रशंसा; सराहना
Urdu
تعریف; ستائش
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
ustaad ke ehsaan ka kar shukr muneer aaj
ki ahl-e-sukhan ne tiri taa'riif badi baat
22
na poochho husn ki taa'riif ham se
mohabbat jis se ho bas vo haseen hai
81
vo bhi aaKHir tiri taa'riif men hi kharch hua
main ne jo vaqt nikala tha shikaayat ke li.e
44
jhooti taarifon ke peechhe bhaagte rahte ho din bhar
abhii agar main sach kah dooñga vo tum ko chubh jaayega
40
KHud husn se na poochiye taa'riif husn ki
deewane se ye poochiye deewaana kyun hua
39
taareef sun raha hooñ bahut tere haath ki
saaqi mere li.e bhi jara si nikaal de
39
jab bhi koi manzil haasil karta hooñ
yaad bahut aati hain teri taarifein
36
taarif dashanan ki ki.e ja rahe hain jo
kis munh se siya raam ke pairo'n men jhukhenge
34
raat bhar taa'riif maine ki tumhaare roop ki
chaand itnaa jal gaya sunkar ki suraj ho gaya
29
KHud husn se na poochiye taa'riif husn ki
deewane se ye poochiye deewaana kyun hua
23
ustaad ke ehsaan ka kar shukr muneer aaj
ki ahl-e-sukhan ne tiri taa'riif badi baat
22
na poochho husn ki taa'riif ham se
mohabbat jis se ho bas vo haseen hai
81
Nuance
In its original sense, ta'reef signifies the act of praising or commending someone. Poetry has embraced this word to explore the delicate interplay of admiration and longing, often using it to highlight the beauty of the beloved or the virtues of nature.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use ta'reef to express unspoken admiration. It can convey the silent awe one feels in the presence of beauty. It contrasts with overt declarations, offering a subtler, more profound appreciation.
Closing Insight
Ta'reef captures the essence of silent admiration, a whisper of the heart that resonates deeply.