Word Meaning
अंदाज़ा
andaza
hinoun
Meaning
Estimation, assessment, evaluation, or judgment.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'andaza' denotes an estimate, assessment, or judgment of quality or worth. In this couplet, it refers to appraising Western civilization's intrinsic value solely through its external flashiness and material glitter.
Etymology
Persian 'andāzah' (اندازه), denoting measure, dimension, estimate, or conjecture.
Usage
Commonly employed in philosophical and romantic ghazals to contrast flawed human speculation with intrinsic spiritual reality.
Examples
Do not judge my grief by my quiet demeanor.
The depth of the sea cannot be measured from the shore.
Synonyms
अनुमानआकलनतख़्मीनाक़यास
Related Words
अंदाज़अंदाज़नबे-अंदाज़ा