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nishaane: targets, aims (pl. nishaan) and Urdu couplets and shers with nishaane

nishaane Description:

nishaane suggests a specific target deliberately aimed at. Compared to hadaf (objective, goal), it is more concrete and physical. Unlike maqsood (intended purpose), nishaane implies precision and focus. Nishaan can be a mere mark; nishaane carries intent.

1 / 1: nishaane

hame pasand naheen jang mein bhi makkaari

jise nishaane pe rakkhen

bataa ke rakhte hain

even in war

we don't like deceit

we inform beforehand

the target we shoot at

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pasand (f) (5)

liking

jang (f) (3)

war, fight, struggle

makkaari (f) (1)

deceit, trickery

nishaane (m) (1)

targets, aims (pl. nishaan)

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nishaane: targets, aims (pl. nishaan) and Urdu couplets and shers with nishaane

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