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1 Urdu couplets and shers with dilchasp

dilchasp(m): interesting, fascinating

Description of dilchasp: Dilchasp is an Urdu adjective meaning interesting, captivating, or heart-pleasing, derived from Persian roots dil and chasp . Unlike mere entertainment, it evokes deep fascination that holds attention completely. Differs from dilkash, which emphasizes superficial charm or beauty rather than intellectual engagement. In poetry, it describes enchanting scenes, as in "un se milne k? manzar bh? dil-chasp th?" .

1 / 1: dilchasp

takhleeq-e-kayenaat ke dilchasp jurm par

hansta to hoga aap bhi

yazdaan...kabhi kabhi

on the fascinating crime of

the creation of the universe

you too, oh god, must be

laughing...once in a while

Abdul Hamid Adam (12)

takhleeq (m) (1)

creation

kayenaat (f) (4)

universe

dilchasp (m) (1)

interesting, fascinating

jurm (m) (4)

crime

par (m) (18)

wings, feathers / upon

hansta (2)

smiling, laughing

aap (12)

respectful 'you'

kabhi (26)

on occasion

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