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1 Urdu couplets and shers with saala

saala(m): fellow (casual)

Description of saala: Saala is an Urdu word meaning "brother-in-law," specifically the husband of one's sister. Unlike its Hindi counterpart "saala," which can innocently denote familial ties, the Urdu version often carries a vulgar, derogatory edge as a slang insult implying worthlessness or contempt. Differs from polite kinship terms like "bhai" by weaponizing family bonds in heated arguments. In Urdu poetry, it sharpens taunts in satirical verse, evoking raw street invective.

1 / 1: saala

karen kyaa dil usii ko maangta hai

ye saala bhi

hatheela ho gaya hai

what to do

the heart seeks only that

this fellow too

has become so stubborn

Mohammad Alvi (3)

maangta (2)

want, seek, crave

saala (m) (1)

fellow (casual)

hatheela (m) (1)

stubborn

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