Meaning of
tawqqu'at
तवक़्क़ुआ'त • توقعات
English
expectations; anticipations
Hindi
उम्मीदें; अपेक्षाएँ
Urdu
توقعات; امیدیں
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
sheesha mila ha
men kabhi patthar mila ha
men
maazi tavakkuat se badtar mila ha
men
0
itni tavakkuat zamaane ko hamse hai
utni to umr bhi nahin laaye likha ke ham
30
nit vafaa ki tawakku'at na rakh
ishq men ye haraam hai saahil
1
sheesha mila ha
men kabhi patthar mila ha
men
maazi tavakkuat se badtar mila ha
men
0
itni tavakkuat zamaane ko hamse hai
utni to umr bhi nahin laaye likha ke ham
30
Nuance
Tawqqu'at embodies the human tendency to look forward, to hope, and to dream. In poetry, it often reflects the tension between desire and reality, the bittersweet nature of hope, and the weight of unfulfilled dreams.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'tawqqu'at' to explore themes of longing and desire. It is often contrasted with the harshness of reality, highlighting the fragility of human hopes.
Closing Insight
Tawqqu'at captures the essence of human hope, a delicate balance between dreams and reality.