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2 Urdu couplets and shers with taareef

taareef(m): praise

Description of taareef: The Urdu word taareef means praise or commendation, expressing admiration for someone's qualities or accomplishments. It conveys appreciation and recognition, often used to honor virtues or achievements. Unlike flattery, which may be insincere or exaggerated, taareef represents genuine acknowledgment of merit. Differs from simple compliments in its depth and formality, carrying cultural weight in South Asian contexts. In literary and poetic usage, taareef elevates emotional expression, celebrating love, beauty, and

1 / 2: taareef

taareef us khuda kijis ne jahaan banaayi

kaisi zameen banaayi

kya aasmaan banaayi

praise be to that god

that made this universe

what a wonderful earth she made

and what a stunning sky

Ismail Merathi (4)
taareef (m) (2)

praise

khuda (m) (31)

god

jahaan (m) (16)

world, universe

zameen (m) (13)

ground, earth, land

aasmaan (m) (17)

sky

Theme: Nature, World & Universe (50)

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2 / 2: taareef

aye khuda bas ek din

aaine ko zubaan de de

she accuses me of

falsely praising her beauty

o god, if only you could give

the mirrors a voice for a day

1974: Sahitya Akademi Award

1991: Ghalib Award, Padma Bhushan

husn (m) (19)

beauty

jhooTi (f) (2)

false

taareef (m) (2)

praise

aaine (m) (1)

mirrors

zubaan (m) (8)

speech, tongue

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