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5 Urdu couplets and shers with alfaaz

alfaaz(m): words

Description of alfaaz: Alfaaz is an Urdu word meaning "words" or "expressions," referring to spoken or written language that conveys thoughts and emotions. Unlike mere sounds, alfaaz carry semantic weight and cultural nuance in communication. Differs from single terms like lafz , as it denotes a collection or sequence forming phrases or poetry. In Urdu literature, alfaaz evoke deep sentiment, as in ghazals where they weave intricate metaphors of love and longing.

1 / 5: alfaaz

nahi alfaaz me nazaakat mujhe urdu nahi aati

karu kaise mohabbat?

mujhe urdu nahi aati

no elegance in my words

as i don’t know urdu

how do i love?

if i don’t know urdu

Javed Jalali (2)

alfaaz (m) (5)

words

nazaakat (f) (2)

delicateness, elegance

Theme: Voice, Expression, & Language (78)

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2 / 5: alfaaz

jo baat lab se na nikli woh dil mein dard bani

jo alfaaz mein aayi

woh sirf kahaani ban gayi

words that didn't find voice

settled in the heart as hurt

those that did

turned into just tales

Momin Khan Momin (6)

lab (m) (19)

lip, lips

dil (m) (109)

heart

dard (m) (21)

pain

alfaaz (m) (5)

words

sirf (4)

only

kahaani (f) (3)

story, sob story

Theme: Voice, Expression, & Language (78)

3 / 5: alfaaz

jazbaat ki hujuum mein alfaaz kho gaye

izhaar-e-muddaa ki

ijaazat agar mili

in the throng of emotions

i lost my words

when i was allowed

to express my desire

Anonymous

jazbaat (f) (2)

emotion

hujuum (m) (4)

crowd, throng

alfaaz (m) (5)

words

izhaar (m) (5)

express, announce

muddaa (m) (3)

matter

ijaazat (f) (1)

permission

Theme: Voice, Expression, & Language (78)

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4 / 5: alfaaz

ghazal mein bandish-e-alfaaz hi nahi kaafi

jigar ka khoon bhi chaahiye

kuch asar ke liye

just a string of words is

not enough to make a poem

you also need a drop

of your heart's blood for it to last

Anonymous

alfaaz (m) (5)

words

jigar (m) (8)

heart

asar (m) (7)

effect, impact

khoon (m) (6)

blood

ghazal (m) (3)

poem

bandish (f) (2)

stringing / restriction

Theme: Voice, Expression, & Language (78)

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5 / 5: alfaaz

chand alfaaz ke moti hain mere daaman mein

magar teri mohabbat ka

taqaaza kuchh aur

i hold a few pearl-like

words in my lap

but the demands of your love

are something else entirely

Rana Amir Liyaqat (2)

chand (m) (3)

sundry, few

alfaaz (m) (5)

words

moti (f) (2)

pearl

daaman (m) (6)

hem (clothes), lap

magar (28)

yet, but

mohabbat (f) (41)

love

taqaaza (m) (5)

demand, requirement

Theme: Beauty, Charm, & Union (109)

Featured Themes

Nature, World & Universe (50)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Voice, Expression, & Language (78)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (118)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (40)

Friends, Family, & Community (139)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (54)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (61)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (66)

Love, Passion, and Longing (113)

Miscellany (44)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (58)

Life, Learning, & Living (127)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (109)

Alfaaz Ki Mehfil is a curated space for timeless poetry celebrating words, emotions, and the enduring beauty of expression. From classic Urdu couplets to modern reflections, it brings together generations of poetic voices that speak of love, longing, hope, and the human soul.

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