Meaning of
zaaehe
ज़ाएह • ضائع
English
waste; squander
Hindi
व्यर्थ; बर्बाद
Urdu
ضائع; برباد
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
main rad
dii ke purane dher men zaayaa' na ho jaaun
kitaabon ki tarah mujh...ko koi padh le to achha hai
9
main bhi ik shakhs pe ik shart laga baitha tha
tum bhi ik roz isee khel men haaroge mujhe
eed ke din ki tarah tumne mujhe zaayaa' kiya
main samajhta tha muhabbat se guzaaroge mujhe
129
saada hooñ aur brands pasand nahin mujh ko
mujh par apne paise jaaya mat karna
100
sab kar lena lamhe zaayaa' mat karna
ghalat jagah par jazbe zaayaa' mat karna
81
saare aañsu tujh par zaayaa' kyun kar den
hamne tere baad bhi dilbar karne hain
46
tu apni sheeshaagari ka hunar na kar ज़ाया'
main aaina hooñ mujhe tootne kii aadat hai
26
maan jaati muskuraahat se hi main
vo siyaahi KHat men zaayaa' karta tha
18
raatein ज़ाया' nain karta main
jal
dii soya nain karta main
aaj zaraa pee li zyaada bas
varna roya nain karta main
13
main taale ja raha hooñ kal pe sab kuchh
nahin ho aaj meraa jisse ज़ाया'
10
gul doon ya poora guldasta de aaun sab zaayaa' hai
vo pandit ka beta bheetar apni jaat le aayega
9
main rad
dii ke purane dher men zaayaa' na ho jaaun
kitaabon ki tarah mujh...ko koi padh le to achha hai
9
main bhi ik shakhs pe ik shart laga baitha tha
tum bhi ik roz isee khel men haaroge mujhe
eed ke din ki tarah tumne mujhe zaayaa' kiya
main samajhta tha muhabbat se guzaaroge mujhe
129
Nuance
The word 'zaaehe' evokes a sense of loss and futility. In its original sense, it refers to something that is wasted or lost without purpose. Poetry has embraced this word to explore themes of unfulfilled desires and the ephemeral nature of life.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'zaaehe' to lament the passing of time and opportunities. It is invoked in verses about dreams that never came to fruition. The word contrasts with notions of fulfillment and achievement.
Closing Insight
In poetry, 'zaaehe' serves as a poignant reminder of life's fleeting moments. It captures the essence of what is lost and never regained.