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majaaz(m): abstraction

Description of majaaz: Majaaz is an Urdu term for a figure of speech involving metaphorical or indirect expression, where words convey meaning beyond their literal sense. Unlike haqiqi , it relies on resemblance or analogy to imply ideas. It differs from istiaara by allowing more flexibility in substitution. In Urdu poetry, poets like Ghalib use majaaz for vivid imagery, such as likening love to a storm.

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maani na aayen dark mein ghair-az-wajuud-e-lafz

aare daleel-e-raah-e-haqeeqat

majaaz hai

without word, meaning is not

within mind’s reach

certainly, abstraction is the

beacon in the path of truth

Qayem Chaandpuri (1)

maani (f) (4)

meaning

dark (m) (1)

understanding

lafz (m) (5)

word, syllable

aare (m) (1)

certainly, without doubt

raah (m) (23)

street, path

haqeeqat (f) (7)

reality, fact

majaaz (m) (1)

abstraction

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