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pahaad(m): mountain

Description of pahaad: Pahaad is an Urdu word meaning "mountain," referring to a large natural elevation of the earth's surface formed by geological processes. Unlike plains, which are flat expanses ideal for agriculture, pahaad feature steep slopes and rugged terrain that challenge travel and settlement. It differs from a "koh" or peak, as pahaad denotes broader hill ranges rather than solitary summits. In Urdu poetry, pahaad symbolizes enduring strength and isolation, as in

1 / 1: pahaad

mujh ko thakne nahi deta ye zaroorat ka pahaad

mere bachche mujhe

buDha nahi hone dete

the mountain of needs

won’t let me get tired

my children

won’t let me grow old

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pahaad (m) (1)

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bachche (m) (3)

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