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TukDe(m): pieces

Description of TukDe: Tukde is the plural form of "tukda" in Urdu, meaning small pieces, fragments, or broken bits of something, often evoking division or remnants. Unlike larger portions that remain intact, tukde imply deliberate or accidental shattering into manageable scraps. Differs from "parche" which denotes cloth scraps, as tukde applies broadly to any material like glass or bread. In poetry, "kanch ke tukde" symbolizes shattered memories or fragile love.

1 / 1: TukDe

main ne chaahaa thaa ki saaghar toD duun

khud mere tauba ke

TukDe ho gaye

i wished to break

the wine cup

but what shattered

was my vow of abstinence

Narayan Das Puri (1)

saaghar (m) (5)

goblet, wine cup

toD (4)

to break

khud (24)

myself

tauba (m) (3)

repentance, abstinence

TukDe (m) (1)

pieces

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