Word Meaning
ख़ानमान
khaanmaan
hinoun, masculine
Meaning
Household, dwelling, family, or all of one's worldly possessions and home.
Detailed Meaning
Khanman denotes one's entire household, domestic goods, family, or worldly shelter. In this couplet by Ghalib, it signifies the delicate and complete existence of lovers, which is metaphorically compared to a fireworks shop easily ignited and reduced to ashes by the beloved's fiery presence.
Etymology
Persian (خانمان), a compound of khān (house/dwelling) and mān (household goods/property).
Usage
In classical Urdu poetry, it is frequently combined with words like 'बर्बाद' or 'ख़राब' to depict the total devastation of a lover's domestic and material world.
Examples
The storm of grief ruined his entire household.
Plundered in love, he lost both heart and home.
Synonyms
घर-बारआशियानामस्कनसरमाया
Related Words
ख़ानाख़ाना-ब-दोशख़ाना-ख़राबख़ानदान