Meaning of
zaeefi
ज़ईफ़ी • ضعیفی
English
weakness; frailty; old age
Hindi
कमज़ोरी; दुर्बलता; वृद्धावस्था
Urdu
ضعف; کمزوری; بڑھاپا
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
gham-e-firaq shajar mujh pe itnaa taari hua
zaifi aa gaii mujh par bharii jawaani men
1
zahifi is li.e mujh...ko suhaani lag rahi hai
ise kamaane men poori jawaani lag rahi hai
nateeja ye hai ki barson talaash-e-zaat ke baad
vahaañ khada hooñ jahaan ret paani lag rahi hai
25
gham-e-firaq shajar mujh pe itnaa taari hua
zaifi aa gaii mujh par bharii jawaani men
1
zahifi is li.e mujh...ko suhaani lag rahi hai
ise kamaane men poori jawaani lag rahi hai
nateeja ye hai ki barson talaash-e-zaat ke baad
vahaañ khada hooñ jahaan ret paani lag rahi hai
25
Nuance
Zaeefi conveys a sense of vulnerability and the inevitable decline that comes with age. In poetry, it often reflects on the passage of time and the wisdom that accompanies life's later stages.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'zaeefi' to meditate on the themes of aging and the bittersweet nature of life's twilight. It can also symbolize the gentle acceptance of life's transience.
Closing Insight
Zaeefi is a gentle reminder of life's fleeting nature and the grace found in acceptance.