Word Meaning
गलियों
galiyon
hinoun (feminine, oblique plural
Meaning
Streets, lanes, or alleys (oblique plural).
Detailed Meaning
This is the oblique plural form of 'gali', denoting narrow streets, alleys, or lanes. In Mir's couplet, it refers to the streets of the city where the poet's turbulent passion and fame still echo. In classical Urdu ghazal, the street is an essential setting representing the lover's restless wandering or the beloved's abode.
Etymology
From Prakrit 'galī', ultimately linked to Sanskrit 'gala' (throat or narrow passage).
Usage
In classical ghazal tradition, 'gali' or 'kūcha' typically designates the beloved's street, the ultimate pilgrimage site for the suffering lover.
Examples
Wandering forlorn through the winding streets of the city
His cry of lamentation resonated in the streets
Synonyms
कूचोंरास्तोंसड़कों
Related Words
गलीकूचाकूचा-ए-यारसड़क