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1 Urdu couplets and shers with gawaara

gawaara: tolerate

Description of gawaara: 'Gawaara' is an Urdu adjective meaning suitable, appropriate, or tolerable, often conveying something one can endure or accept. Unlike 'maqbool', which implies mere acceptability, 'gawaara' suggests a deeper personal compatibility or willingness. Differs from 'sahaan', as it emphasizes emotional or relational fittingness rather than broad tolerance. In poetry, it evokes longing, as in Abdul Hannan's song: "Gawaara ye nahi yaara" – this isn't bearable without you.

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hijaab karne ki bandishmujhe gawaara naheen

ki mera jism koyi

maal-e-zar tumhaara naheen

i reject the restriction

to wear a veil

my body is not a treasure of gold

for you to claim

Syeda Arshia Haq (2)
hijaab (m) (1)

veil

bandish (f) (2)

stringing / restriction

gawaara (1)

tolerate

jism (m) (6)

body

maal (m) (3)

treasure, goods

zar (m) (1)

gold, riches

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