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aakhri: last

Description of aakhri: Aakhri is an Urdu adjective meaning "last," "final," or "ultimate," often denoting something conclusive or extreme in position, time, or degree. Unlike temporary endings that suggest continuation, aakhri implies an absolute terminus with no further progression. It differs from "awwal" , which marks beginnings, by signifying closures or endpoints. In poetry, aakhri evokes poignant finality, as in lovers' parting glances or life's ultimate breath.

1 / 1: aakhri

shaayad unka aakhri ho yeh sitam

har sitam ye soch kar

hum seh gaye

perhaps, this is the

last cruelty

thinking so, i endured

every cruelty

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shaayad (8)

perhaps, maybe

aakhri (1)

last

sitam (m) (12)

tyranny, cruelty

soch (3)

think

seh (1)

endure

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