शायरी
Shayari refers to the rich tradition of poetry in Hindi and Urdu, characterized by rhythmic couplets and emotional depth. It is widely used to express feelings of love, pain, philosophy, and social issues in a concise and musical manner.
Examples
3 of 5आजकल युवाओं को शायरी बहुत पसंद है।
Young people like poetry a lot these days.
मुख्य अतिथि ने अपनी बात एक सुंदर शायरी से समाप्त की।
The chief guest concluded his speech with a beautiful piece of poetry.
दोस्त, ज़रा अपनी नई शायरी सुनाओ ना!
Friend, please recite your new poetry!
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of a 'SHY' person who finds it easier to express their feelings through 'SHAYari'.
Quick Quiz
वह बहुत अच्छी ______ लिखता है।
Correct!
The correct answer is: शायरी
Examples
आजकल युवाओं को शायरी बहुत पसंद है।
everydayYoung people like poetry a lot these days.
मुख्य अतिथि ने अपनी बात एक सुंदर शायरी से समाप्त की।
formalThe chief guest concluded his speech with a beautiful piece of poetry.
दोस्त, ज़रा अपनी नई शायरी सुनाओ ना!
informalFriend, please recite your new poetry!
इस शोध पत्र में मिर्ज़ा ग़ालिब की शायरी का विश्लेषण किया गया है।
academicThis research paper analyzes the poetry of Mirza Ghalib.
विज्ञापनों में अक्सर शायरी का इस्तेमाल ग्राहकों को आकर्षित करने के लिए किया जाता है।
businessPoetry is often used in advertisements to attract customers.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
शायरी का शौक
passion for poetry
वाह-वाह करना
to applaud/praise poetry
दाद देना
to appreciate a poet's skill
Often Confused With
Shayar refers to the person (poet), while Shayari refers to the work (poetry).
Shayad means 'perhaps' or 'maybe' and is unrelated to literature.
Usage Notes
The word is commonly used to describe couplets (Shers) or Ghazals rather than long narrative poems. It often carries an emotional or romantic connotation.
Common Mistakes
Beginners often use Shayari as a masculine noun, but it is feminine (e.g., 'achhi shayari' not 'achha shayari'). Also, don't confuse the 'sh' sound with 's'.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'SHY' person who finds it easier to express their feelings through 'SHAYari'.
Word Origin
Derived from the Arabic word 'Shi'r', meaning poetry or knowledge.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Mushairas are poetic symposiums where Shayars gather to recite their work to an audience that responds with 'Wah-wah'.
Quick Quiz
वह बहुत अच्छी ______ लिखता है।
Correct!
The correct answer is: शायरी
Related Vocabulary
More literature words
लेखक
A1A person who writes books, stories, or articles, typically as a profession. It can refer to a writer in general or specifically to a male writer, as opposed to a 'lekhika' (female writer).
शायर
A1A शायर (shayar) is a poet, particularly one who composes poetry in the Urdu or Hindi ghazal tradition. The term implies someone who expresses deep emotions, philosophical thoughts, or romantic sentiments through rhythmic verses.
साहित्यकार
A1A person who creates literary works such as novels, poetry, or essays. The term specifically refers to someone who contributes to the field of literature (Sahitya) and is often used as a respectful title for an author.
शास्त्र
A1Shastra refers to a sacred scripture, treatise, or a systematic body of knowledge in a specific field. It is commonly used to describe classical Indian texts that provide rules, logic, and ethical guidelines for disciplines like law, art, or science.
कहानी
A1A kahānī is a narrative or story, which can be real or imaginary, told to entertain, educate, or preserve memories. It is a fundamental unit of literature and oral tradition, ranging from simple anecdotes to complex written works.
किस्सा
A1A 'kissa' refers to a story, anecdote, or a short narrative about a specific event. It is often used to describe real-life incidents told in a storytelling manner or a brief tale with a moral or entertaining point.
दास्तान
A1A long, detailed story or narrative, often focusing on adventures, romance, or significant life events. It implies a sense of history or a series of interconnected occurrences rather than a simple short story.
कथा
A1A 'katha' refers to a story, tale, or narrative, often implying a traditional, religious, or moral account. In modern Hindi, it is used for literary plots or any structured retelling of events, though it carries a more formal or classical tone than 'kahani'.
उपन्यास
A1A long narrative work of fiction with a complex plot and characters. It is the Hindi equivalent of a 'novel' and is used to describe a book-length story.
गजल
A1A ghazal is a form of amatory poem or ode, originating in Arabic poetry. In the context of Hindi and Urdu, it refers to a set of rhyming couplets that share a meter and are often set to music, typically dealing with themes of love, longing, and philosophy.
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