"آنسو" refers to the drops of liquid secreted by the eyes, typically during emotions such as sadness, happiness, or pain. In poetry and songs, "آنسو" is a powerful metaphor for grief, longing, sacrifice, and even hidden joy. In Urdu ghazals, tears often symbolize unspoken love or the pain of separation. Idioms like "آنسو پونچھنا" (to wipe away tears) reflect comfort, while "آنسو بہانا" means to weep. Culturally, tears hold sacred value in mourning and prayers.
Expanded Features:
Polarity: Emotional, variable
Register: Poetic, emotional, everyday use
Pragmatic Sense: Expression of deep feeling
Synonyms (Urdu): اشک، گریہ، قطرہ، دیدہ تر
Synonyms (English): tear, droplet, cry, weep
Antonyms (Urdu): مسکراہٹ، خوشی
Antonyms (English): smile, laughter
Usage Contexts:
Expressions of sorrow
Poetry and romantic themes
Joyful tears in emotional moments
Example Sentences:
Urdu: اس کی آنکھوں سے آنسو بہہ رہے تھے۔
English: Tears were flowing from his eyes.
Urdu: خوشی کے آنسو سب سے قیمتی ہوتے ہیں۔
English: Tears of joy are the most precious.
Urdu: شاعر نے آنسوؤں کو درد کی زبان کہا۔
English: The poet called tears the language of pain.
Urdu: ماں نے دعا کے وقت آنسو بہائے۔
English: The mother shed tears while praying.
Urdu: یادوں نے اسے آنسوؤں میں ڈبو دیا۔
English: Memories drowned him in tears.
Poetic Touch:
"آنسو میرے تقدیر کا چراغ ہیں" — Ghalib’s imagery of tears as destiny’s light.
Related Terms:
اشک (Ashk): tear
گریہ (Giriya): weeping
رونا (Rona): crying