Word Meaning
चालें
chāleñ
hinoun, feminine plural
Meaning
tricks, deceitful moves, wiles, or clumsy ways of behaving
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'chāleñ' refers to wiles, deceitful maneuvers, or manipulative behaviors often associated with the beloved or fortune. In this couplet, it denotes clumsy and unbecoming pretexts or tricks that reveal the beloved's insincerity. The speaker expresses disillusionment with how awkward and false these actions have become.
Etymology
From Sanskrit 'cala' (movement, tremor), through Prakrit into Hindustani 'chāl' (move, gait, maneuver).
Usage
Frequently used in the ghazal to express resentment toward the beloved's coquettish deceptions or the treacherous turns of fate.
Examples
All their deceptive moves have now become clear.
Time played such unexpected tricks on us.
Synonyms
चालाकियाँहथकंडेतदबीरेंफ़रेब
Related Words
चालचालबाज़बे-ढबफ़रेब