Word Meaning
अन्वा
anvā
hinoun
Meaning
Kinds, sorts, varieties, or species; plural of 'nau'.
Detailed Meaning
'Anvā' is the Arabic broken plural of 'nau'', meaning kinds, varieties, or categories. In the context of this couplet, 'anvā-e-jurm' denotes the manifold and varied types of transgressions committed by the speaker. It emphasizes that the sins are not merely countless, but also encompass every possible manner of fault.
Etymology
Arabic, broken plural of 'nau'' (نوع), from the root n-w-ʿ denoting species, sort, or mode.
Usage
Frequently deployed in the izafat construction in classical ghazal to amplify the diverse nature of suffering, sins, or lover's trials.
Examples
bearing varieties of tyranny (anvā-e-sitam)
manifold forms of grief (anvā-e-alam)
Synonyms
अक़्सामक़िस्मेंप्रकार
Related Words
नौतनव्वुमुतनव्वअ