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1 Urdu couplets and shers with phabaa

phabaa(m): it suits

Description of phabaa: Phabaa is an Urdu word meaning "it suits" , often used to describe something that fits perfectly or is appropriate. Unlike its feminine counterpart phabti, which applies to female subjects, phabaa specifically denotes masculine agreement in aesthetic or stylistic harmony. It differs from synonyms like shabaa by emphasizing innate suitability rather than mere compatibility. In poetry, "phabaa hai rukh pe terekhushnumaa" evokes how transient dew suits a flower's face eternally.

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phabaa hai rukh pe terekhushnumaa, sanam lekin

hamesha gul pe ye shabnam

rahe rahe na rahe

your beauty suits your

radiant face, my beloved

yet, the dewdrop on the flower

may not last forever

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phabaa (m) (1)

it suits

rukh (m) (13)

face, direction

khushnumaa (m) (1)

pleasant-looking

sanam (m) (4)

beloved, idol

hamesha (5)

always

gul (m) (21)

flower

shabnam (m) (4)

dew

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