Category: LiteraturePart of speech: nounDifficulty: Common
محبت
/muhabbat/Roman
English meaning: Love / Affection
Definition
A deep feeling of affection and care. Love (ishq) is a central theme in Urdu poetry, both in its human form and as a metaphor for divine love in Sufi poetry. Ghalib's exploration of love has shaped Urdu literary tradition.
Example
“محبت اردو شاعری کا محوری موضوع ہے۔”
In English: “Love is the central theme of Urdu poetry.”
Literary Heritage
“میر کے شعر کا انداز کچھ اور ہی ہے، سادگی میں ہے اک جادو۔”
/Mīr ke śeʿr kā andāz kuch aur hī hai, sādagī meṃ hai ek jādū./
“Mir's verse has a style all its own; in its simplicity lies magic.”
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- Language
- اردو
- Urdu
- Script
- Perso-Arabic
- Family
- Indo-Aryan
- Speakers
- 230M