Word Meaning
ग़म-हा
gham-haa
hinoun
Meaning
Sorrows, griefs, or accumulated pains and afflictions.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu and Persian poetry, 'gham-haa' is the Persian plural form of 'gham' (sorrow), referring to a multitude of griefs and afflictions. In this couplet, it evokes the deep, concealed agonies of the inner heart whose searing pain surpasses even the fires of Hell. The pluralization stresses the overwhelming accumulation and variety of inner suffering.
Etymology
Arabic root 'gham' (sorrow, grief) suffixed with the Persian plural marker '-haa'.
Usage
Frequently employed in the ghazal tradition to evoke an insurmountable multitude of existential and romantic tribulations.
Examples
the crushing weight of worldly sorrows
the concealed griefs of an aching heart
Synonyms
आलामकुदूरूँरंजदुःख
Related Words
ग़मग़म-ज़दासोज़ग़म-ख़्वार