Re:What goes wrong when we write ghazals in English
by edomyrots on Wednesday July 09, 2025 @06:39PM
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I would agree with op that translating ghazals from urdu to English is almost impossible. When you read a Ghazal in urdu, there is a sense of 'reveal' like in a magic trick wen you read the second line. It's almost like a satisfying 'ka-thunk' as a metal part fits perfectly into a slot in those ASMR videos. That feeling would be impossible to replicate in English translation.
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