Word Meaning
गिरह
girah
hinoun
Meaning
A knot; a tangle, complication, or difficulty.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'girah' literally denotes a knot, but is widely used as a metaphor for an emotional obstacle, mystery, or intricate problem. In this couplet, it represents an unresolved complication or tangle that the speaker's own negligence failed to untie, thereby making it even more stubborn.
Etymology
Persian (گره / girih)
Usage
Frequently combined with 'dil' (girah-e-dil) or 'kār' (girah-e-kār) to signify inner sorrow, stubborn dilemma, or an entangled affair.
Examples
The knot of the heart could not be untied.
Do not tie a knot upon my distress.
Synonyms
गाँठअक़्दपेच
Related Words
गिरह-कुशाईउलझनबन्धन