Word Meaning
गोई
go'ī
hiadverb
Meaning
As if, as though, you would say.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu and Persian poetry, 'goi' functions as an adverbial conjunction meaning 'as if' or 'as though', functioning identically to 'goya'. In this couplet, it conveys ironic bewilderment, noting that whenever an occasion for conversation arises, the harsh-tongued beloved turns completely silent, as though possessing no tongue at all.
Etymology
Persian, 2nd-person singular present optative/subjunctive of 'guftan' (to say), literally meaning 'thou wouldst say'.
Usage
A classical Persianate equivalent of 'goyā', frequently used to introduce an ironical comparison or poetic semblance.
Examples
Silent he sat, as though struck by lightning.
As if there were no other sorrow in the world.
Synonyms
गोयामानोजैसे
Related Words
गोयागुफ़्तुगूगुफ़्तार