Word Meaning
कहा-सुना
kahā-sunā
Meaning
Words spoken, especially mutual grievances, complaints, or harsh talk
Detailed Meaning
Refers to words exchanged during conversation or interaction, especially complaints, harsh remarks, or unintended verbal offenses. In this couplet, it appears in the idiomatic sense of seeking forgiveness for anything offensive or improper spoken during past exchanges. The lover humbly asks the cruel beloved to pardon and overlook their spoken grievances.
Etymology
Hindustani compound noun formed from the past participles of 'kahnā' (to say, Sanskrit 'kathayati') and 'sunnā' (to hear, Sanskrit 'śrṇoti').
Usage
In classical ghazal and Hindustani idiom, 'kahā-sunā' commonly collocates with 'mu'āf karnā' as a parting plea to pardon any indiscreet or hurtful words spoken.
Examples
Forgive whatever harsh words were said between us.
After all the bickering and words spoken, nothing remained.