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jaano(m): toknow

Description of jaano: Jaano is an Urdu word meaning "know" or "beloved," often used as a term of endearment like "darling" or "dear one." Unlike formal verbs such as jaanna which denote intellectual knowledge, jaano carries an intimate, affectionate tone in everyday speech. It differs from Hindi jaanu by its distinct Urdu pronunciation and poetic flair in ghazals. In literature, poets like Ghalib employ jaano to address lovers tenderly, evoking deep emotional bonds.

1 / 1: jaano

tum bhi aakhir ho mard kya jaano

ek aurat ka dard

kya jaano

you too, after all, are a man

what do you know?

about a woman’s pain

what do you know?

Syeda Arshia Haq (2)

aakhir (4)

alas, afterall

mard (m) (4)

man, men

jaano (m) (1)

toknow

aurat (f) (2)

woman

dard (m) (21)

pain

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