Word Meaning
तन्हा
tanhaa
hiadjective
Meaning
Alone, solitary, unaccompanied, or by oneself.
Detailed Meaning
'Tanha' denotes being solitary, abandoned, or without companion. In this couplet from an elegy, it carries a poignant sorrow, mourning a loved one who departed this world all alone and must now dwell solitary in the grave. The repetition emphasizes both the abruptness of leaving unaccompanied and the cold isolation of death.
Etymology
Persian 'tanha' (تنها), derived from 'tan' (body, self), signifying solitary or by oneself.
Usage
In classical Urdu poetry, 'tanha' is frequently employed to depict the existential solitude of the lover or the inescapable isolation of the grave.
Examples
Walking alone on the desolate path of grief
Feeling solitary even amidst a crowded gathering
Synonyms
अकेलाएकाकीमुफ़रिद
Related Words
तन्हाईतनबेकस