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Description
This term refers to swings or suspended seats designed for rocking, swinging, or playful motion. Key contexts:
Playgrounds: Common in parks or gardens for children’s recreation (e.g., جھولے پر جھولنا – to swing on a swing).
Cultural Traditions: Often associated with festivals (e.g., بسنت or Eid) where swings are set up as part of celebrations.
Domestic Use: Small swings installed in homes or yards for kids.
Metaphorical Use:
جھولے میں ڈالنا: To cradle or rock gently (e.g., a baby).
جھولے میں جھولنا: To be in a state of uncertainty or indecision (idiomatic).
Cultural Significance:
Swings symbolize joy, childhood, and freedom in Urdu poetry and folklore. They are also linked to romantic imagery (e.g., جھولا جھولنے آنا – coming to swing together as a couple).
Tone: Nostalgic, playful, or descriptive.