Word Meaning
नातवाँ
naatvaan
hiadjective
Meaning
Weak, feeble, frail, powerless, or infirm.
Detailed Meaning
Refers to a person or entity that lacks physical vitality, strength, or capability. In the couplet, it modifies the prey ('said-e-naatvaan') to depict the lover as too frail and insignificant to even merit the hunter-beloved's arrow. It emphasizes the lover's utter vulnerability and state of helplessness.
Etymology
Persian: compound of 'na' (negative prefix, without) and 'tavan' (power, strength, ability).
Usage
In classical ghazal tradition, it is frequently combined as an izafat construction like 'dil-e-naatvaan' or 'said-e-naatvaan' to heighten tragic vulnerability.
Examples
A frail heart bearing the weight of sorrow
A weak captive with no hope of freedom
Synonyms
कमज़ोरदुर्बललाचारज़ईफ़
Related Words
नातवानीतवानाईज़ोफ़