Word Meaning

ज़बानों

zabaanon

hinoun

Meaning

Tongues, speech, or words (plural oblique form).

Detailed Meaning

In poetry, this is the plural oblique form of 'zabaan', meaning tongue, voice, or speech. In this couplet, 'zabaanon par' functions idiomatically to mean being on everyone's lips or becoming the subject of widespread public talk. It portrays how the tragic tale of heartbreak and calamity became an enduring rumor among the people.

Etymology

Persian 'zabān' (tongue, speech, language).

Usage

In classical ghazal, the phrase 'zabaanon par hona' commonly denotes public infamy, widespread fame, or the open circulation of an intimate tragedy.

Examples

His lament remained on the tongues of the whole town.

Whose sorrowful story was on the tongues of people?

Synonyms

बातोंबोलियोंलफ़्ज़ों

Related Words

ज़बानज़बाँगुफ़्तगूफ़साना
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