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2 Urdu couplets and shers with taaza

taaza(m): fresh, new

Description of taaza: Taaza is an Urdu word meaning fresh, new, or recently obtained, often used to describe produce, news, or experiences that are current and unspoiled. Unlike stale or outdated items, taaza emphasizes vibrancy and immediacy in quality. Differs from purana, which denotes something old or worn. In Urdu poetry, taaza appears in ghazals to evoke fresh breezes or newfound love, symbolizing renewal and vitality.

1 / 2: taaza

raah-e-mazmuun-e-taaza band naheen

taa qayaamat khula hai

baab-e-sukhan

the path to fresh ideas

is never sealed shut

the door to new expression

is open till doomsday

Wali Dakni (9)

raah (m) (23)

street, path

mazmuun (m) (1)

idea, theme, subject

taaza (m) (2)

fresh, new

band (m) (7)

string, hostage, captive

qayaamat (f) (9)

catastrophe, apocalypse

baab (m) (2)

door

sukhan (m) (8)

speech, spoken words

Theme: Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (40)

2 / 2: taaza

phir pas-e-paspaayi mera hausla zinda hua

aasmaan se phir koyi

taaza kumak aane ko hai

once again in the face of retreat

my courage was rekindled

it feels as if fresh aid

is on its way from heavens above

Abbas Tabish (5)

pas (m) (1)

side, behind, background

paspaayi (1)

retreat, surrender

hausla (m) (6)

valor, courage

zinda (4)

alive

aasmaan (m) (17)

sky

taaza (m) (2)

fresh, new

kumak (m) (1)

aid, support

Theme: Grit, Resilience, & Courage (58)

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Friends, Family, & Community (139)

Miscellany (44)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (58)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (40)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (109)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (66)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Love, Passion, and Longing (113)

Voice, Expression, & Language (78)

Nature, World & Universe (50)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (54)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (61)

Life, Learning, & Living (127)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (118)

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taaza(m): fresh, new

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