Word Meaning
ता'न
ta'n
hinoun
Meaning
Taunt, sarcastic reproach, censure, or mockery.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'ta'n' denotes verbal reproach, derision, or sarcastic barbs. In this couplet, it describes the beloved speaking tauntingly ('ta'n se') by accusing the lover of cruelty. The speaker humbly yields to whatever the beloved says, even sarcastic accusations.
Etymology
Arabic root ط-ع-ن (ṭ-ʿ-n), originally meaning to pierce or stab with a spear; metaphorically extended to piercing someone verbally through taunts or slander.
Usage
In ghazal poetry, 'ta'n' often symbolizes the sharp verbal barbs cast by the beloved, moralist (nāṣiḥ), or rivals (agh'yār).
Examples
bearing the bitter taunts of the rivals
the piercing wound of sarcastic reproach
Synonyms
तंज़ता'नामलामतशिकवा
Related Words
ता'नातशनी'अता'न-ज़नता'न-ओ-तशनी'अ