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1 Urdu couplets and shers with muskuraayi

muskuraayi: smiled

Description of muskuraayi: 'Muskuraayi' is the feminine past tense form of the Urdu verb 'muskurana,' meaning 'she smiled' or 'she has smiled,' often conveying a gentle, playful expression. Unlike a broad grin that exposes teeth widely, it suggests a subtle, coy curve of the lips. Differs from 'hansna,' which denotes louder laughter, as muskuraayi implies quiet delight. In poetry, it evokes tender romance, like a beloved's shy smile blooming like a flower.

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pa ke ik tera tabassummuskuraayi kayenaat

jhoom uTTha vo bhi

dil jeene jo bezaar tha

just one smile from you…

the whole world rejoiced

those hearts, weary of living,

sprung to life to celebrate

JaiKrishn Chaudhry Habeeb (6)
tabassum (m) (5)

smile

muskuraayi (1)

smiled

kayenaat (f) (4)

universe

jhoom (m) (2)

sway, dance

bezaar (m) (1)

weary, dejected

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