Meaning of
zaaika
ज़ाइक़ा • ذائقہ
English
taste; flavor
Hindi
स्वाद; रस
Urdu
ذائقہ; مزہ
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
tire labon men mire yaar zaaika nahin hai
hazaar bose hain un paar pa ik dua nahin hai
26
sabse bezaar ho gaya hooñ main
zehni beemaar ho gaya hooñ main
koi achchhii khabar nahin mujh
men
yaanii akhbaar ho gaya hooñ main
71
kitaaben risaale na akhbaar padhna
magar dil ko har raat ik baar padhna
56
mire ghar kyun le aate ho gali bazaar ki baatein
chidhaati hain mujhe jhoothe bike akhbaar ki baatein
mukarta hai hamesha tu ki.e vaade nibhaane se
tere vaade tiri qasmen hui sarkaar ki baatein
54
ghar laut ke roenge maa baap akelaa men
miTTi ke khilaune bhi saste na the mele men
41
zindagi ka zayka ab ham se poochous ke lab choo
men hain so meetha lagega
36
main jaanta hooñ zaayqa har chocolate ka
so mere lab pe aaj tu apne labon ko rakh
36
gham men ham soorat-e-gamkhaar nahin padhte hain
isliye meer ke ash'aar nahin padhte hain
meri aañkhen teri tasveer se ja lagti hain
subh uthkar sabhi akhbaar nahin padhte hain
31
vo mujhse lekar jaati do bose apne maathe par
aur mere hothon pe apna zaayka chhod ke jaati thii
27
mirii subh ka yoon bhi izhaar ho
piyaala ho coffee ka akhbaar ho
koi jurm saabit na ho uskaa phir
jo teri hañsi men girftaar ho
27
tire labon men mire yaar zaaika nahin hai
hazaar bose hain un paar pa ik dua nahin hai
26
sabse bezaar ho gaya hooñ main
zehni beemaar ho gaya hooñ main
koi achchhii khabar nahin mujh
men
yaanii akhbaar ho gaya hooñ main
71
Nuance
Zaaika refers to the sensory experience of taste and flavor. In poetry, it is often used to evoke the richness of life's experiences, the subtle nuances that add depth to our existence. It suggests a world full of variety and complexity.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'zaaika' to explore the richness and diversity of life. It is often associated with the pleasures of food, love, and culture. It contrasts with words like 'fika' which signify blandness or lack of flavor.
Closing Insight
Zaaika invites us to savor the complexities of life. It is a reminder of the richness found in every experience.