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chhoti: small

Description of chhoti: Chhoti is an Urdu word meaning "small" or "little," often used as an endearing term for a young girl or "little one." Unlike its Hindi counterpart "chhoti," which can denote hair length like a ponytail, it emphasizes diminutive affection in Urdu. Differs from "badi" , as chhoti conveys tenderness and youthfulness. In poetry, it evokes innocence, as in lyrics portraying a "chhoti si aasha" .

1 / 1: chhoti

chhoti si baat pe khush hona mujhe aata tha

par badi baat pe chup rahna

tumhi se seekha

i figured out myself

to be happy with little things

but to be quiet about big things

i learned from you

Zehra Nigaah (5)

seekha (3)

learned

chhoti (1)

small

badi (f) (1)

hatred

chup (9)

silent, quiet

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