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chhoDen: to leave

Description of chhoDen: ChhoDen is an Urdu verb meaning "to leave," "to abandon," or "to forsake," often implying a deliberate act of parting from something or someone cherished. Unlike mere physical departure, it carries emotional weight, suggesting reluctance or sacrifice. Differs from "jaana" , as chhoDen emphasizes relinquishing possession or attachment. In Urdu poetry, it evokes longing, as in lovers forsaking vows amid fate's cruelty.

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mujhe tanhaai ki aadat hai meri baat chhoDen

ye lijiye aap ka ghar aa gaya hai

haath chhoDen

i am used to solitude

forget about me

here, your home has arrived

please leave my hand

Javed Saba (1)

tanhaai (f) (11)

solitude, loneliness

aadat (f) (3)

habit

chhoDen (1)

to leave

aap (12)

respectful 'you'

haath (m) (12)

hand

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