Meaning of
zaif
ज़ईफ • ضعیف
English
weak; feeble; frail
Hindi
कमज़ोर; दुर्बल; नाज़ुक
Urdu
کمزور; ضعیف; نازک
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
ab talak in zaif aankhoñ men
sirf teraa badan chamakta hai
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
ab talak in zaif aankhoñ men
sirf teraa badan chamakta hai
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
The word 'zaif' conveys a sense of physical or emotional weakness. In poetry, it often symbolizes vulnerability, the fragility of life, or the delicate nature of human emotions.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'zaif' to highlight the transient nature of life or to evoke empathy for a character's plight. It can also contrast with strength or resilience.
Closing Insight
In its poetic depth, 'zaif' reminds us of the gentle threads that weave the human experience, urging a reflection on strength within frailty.