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maujuu(m): topic, subject

Description of maujuu: Maujuu is an Urdu word meaning "topic," "subject," or "theme," referring to the central matter under discussion or consideration. Unlike mawzu, a direct Arabic borrowing with formal connotations, maujuu adapts more fluidly into everyday Urdu speech. Differs from baat, which denotes a general "matter" or "thing," by specifying structured content. In literary usage, poets employ maujuu to frame ghazal themes like love's torment.

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kitne lahjon ke ghilaafon mein chhupaun tujh ko

shahr waale mera

mauzoo-e-sukhan jaante hain

in how many sheaths of words

can i hide you

people of the city know

you are the subject of my speech

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lahjon (m) (1)

manner, tone, speech

ghilaafon (m) (1)

covers, sheaths

shahr (m) (13)

city

maujuu (m) (1)

topic, subject

sukhan (m) (8)

speech, spoken words

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