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paekaar: rely

Description of paekaar: The Urdu word paekaar means a skilled fighter, warrior, or combatant, often used to describe someone proficient in martial combat or physical struggle. Unlike generic terms for soldiers, paekaar specifically emphasizes individual combat prowess and martial expertise. Differs from ordinary fighters in that it carries connotations of exceptional skill, courage, and dedication to the art of fighting. In literary and poetic contexts, paekaar frequently appears in classical Urdu poetry and

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zulm aur jahl pe israar karoge kab tak

aql or fahm se

paekaar karoge kab tak

how long will you persist with

this injustice and ignorance

how long will you procrastinate…

relying on reason and understanding

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aql (m) (6)

reason, intellect

zulm (m) (12)

cruelty, tyranny

jahl (m) (1)

ignorance

israar (m) (1)

persist, be obstinate

fahm (m) (3)

belief, comprehension

paekaar (1)

rely

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