Meaning of
taakheer
ताख़ीर • تاخیر
English
delay; postponement
Hindi
विलंब; स्थगन
Urdu
تاخیر; التوا
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
Giraan thi qalb e mufakkir pe khokli guftaar
0
zara si der koi mujh
men roonuma hua tha
phir uske baad nahin jaanta main kya hua tha
naye gunaah ki mujhe isliye ijaazat hai
main pichhle jurm men taakheer se rihaa hua tha
20
pate par jald pahunchen ya ki kuchh taakheer se pahunchen
hai kitnii ahmiyat khat kii ye naamabar nahin samjha
5
Zara se hum hi bekal ho gaye hain
2
hamaare hi janaaze par nikhil ham der se pahunchen
pareshaan hain hamaari aadat-e-taakhir se ham to
1
dil meraa chhod aaya uske paasus se taakheer se mila tha main
0
mujh...ko marwa ke hi chhodega ye taakheer meri
uski gardan pe jo ruk jaa.e hai shamsheer meri
0
bahut taakheer se paaya hai khud ko
main apne sabr ka phal ho gaii hooñ
0
Giraan thi qalb e mufakkir pe khokli guftaar
0
zara si der koi mujh
men roonuma hua tha
phir uske baad nahin jaanta main kya hua tha
naye gunaah ki mujhe isliye ijaazat hai
main pichhle jurm men taakheer se rihaa hua tha
20
Nuance
In its original sense, 'taakheer' conveys the notion of time slipping away, a pause that stretches into uncertainty. Poetry often deepens this sense, turning delay into a metaphor for longing, missed opportunities, or the slow passage of time.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'taakheer' to evoke the bittersweet nature of waiting. It can symbolize the distance between lovers or the anticipation of a long-awaited moment.
Closing Insight
In poetry, 'taakheer' becomes a canvas for exploring the emotional landscapes of time and desire.