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hayal(m): imagination, fantasy

Description of hayal: Hayal is a Turkish word meaning "dream" or "imagination," often referring to fanciful visions or aspirations derived from the Arabic "khayal." Unlike mere reverie, it evokes vivid, creative mental imagery akin to poetic fancy. Differs from stark reality by embracing ethereal, unrealized possibilities in thought. In Urdu poetry, it symbolizes longing dreams, as in Ghalib's verses where hayal wanders through love's illusions.

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yeh maana haath mein saagar hai lekin kya bharosa hai

hazaaron lagzisheen hayal hain

lab tak jaam aane mein

yes, there is an ocean in my hand

but there is no assurance

so many wounds in my thoughts

before the cup reaches the lip

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jaam (m) (10)

wine cup, goblet

lab (m) (19)

lip, lips

saagar (m) (1)

ocean

bharosa (m) (2)

confidence, reliance

hazaaron (4)

thousands

lagzisheen (m) (1)

wounds

hayal (m) (1)

imagination, fantasy

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