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2 Urdu couplets and shers with naseem

naseem(m): breeze, zephyr

Description of naseem: Naseem is an Urdu word meaning a gentle, refreshing breeze, often evoking coolness and lightness in the air. Unlike harsh winds that disrupt, it suggests a soft, soothing whisper of wind carrying floral scents. Differs from stronger gusts like tufaan, as naseem implies delicate tranquility rather than force. In Urdu poetry, it symbolizes a lover's sigh or transient beauty, as in Ghalib's verses where it caresses the beloved's tresses.

1 / 2: naseem

khiraamaan khiraamaan moattar moattar

naseem aa rahi hai ke

woh aa rahe hain

softly, gracefully

fragrantly, sweetly

is it the gentle morning breeze

or, is it my beloved?

Saghar Nizami (1)

khiraamaan (m) (1)

walking gracefully

moattar (m) (2)

fragrant, perfumed

naseem (m) (2)

breeze, zephyr

Theme: Beauty, Charm, & Union (109)

2 / 2: naseem

nazaakat us gul-e-raa’naa ki dekhiyo insha

naseem-e-subh jo chhu jaaye

rang ho maila

you should see, insha,

the lovely flower's daintiness

the whiff of morning breeze

dims its hue

Insha Allah Khan Insha (2)

nazaakat (f) (2)

delicateness, elegance

gul (m) (21)

flower

naseem (m) (2)

breeze, zephyr

subh (m) (7)

morning, dawn

chhu (m) (2)

touch

rang (m) (12)

color, colors

maila (m) (1)

tarnished`

Theme: Nature, World & Universe (50)

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