Word Meaning
गुमाँ
gumāñ
hinoun
Meaning
Doubt, suspicion, conjecture, thought, or presumption.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'gumaan' denotes doubt, supposition, or suspicion, as well as conceit or pride in other contexts. In this couplet, it refers to suspicion or thought, where the beloved does not even suspect that the silent lover could be harbor genuine love. It reflects the tragic invisibility of a lover who cannot speak persuasively.
Etymology
Persian (گمان - gumān), meaning thought, opinion, conjecture, or suspicion.
Usage
In the ghazal, 'gumaan' is frequently contrasted with 'yaqeen' (certainty) to explore the uncertain nature of human experience and love.
Examples
She had not the slightest suspicion of my grief.
A wanderer caught in the wilderness of doubt.
Synonyms
वहमशकशुबहाक़यास
Related Words
वहमीबदगुमानीगुमानी