Word Meaning
ज़माना
zamāna
hinoun
Meaning
Time, era, the world, destiny, or society.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'zamāna' frequently personifies the capricious nature of the world, destiny, or temporal life. In this couplet by Mir, it signifies the worldly sphere whose fleeting favors and kindness are fundamentally deceptive. The term often stands in opposition to the devoted lover as a cruel or faithless force.
Etymology
Arabic 'zamān' (زَمَان) via Persian, meaning time, period, or age.
Usage
In the ghazal tradition, 'zamāna' is commonly depicted as an adversary or treacherous entity that causes separation and grief.
Examples
Do not falter before the turns of the world.
There was a time when you were mine.
Synonyms
दौरवक़्तकालदुनिया
Related Words
ज़माना-साज़ीगर्दिश-ए-अय्यामरोज़गार