Word Meaning
नायाबी
nāyābī
hinoun
Meaning
Scarcity, rarity, or unavailability of something sought after.
Detailed Meaning
The term denotes the state of being rare, scarce, or impossible to obtain. In this couplet, it conveys the devastating scarcity of loyalty ('wafa') across the realms, which torments and consumes the poet's soul.
Etymology
Persian: derived from the negative prefix 'nā-' + 'yāb' (stem of 'yāftan', to find) + the abstract noun suffix '-ī'.
Usage
Commonly employed in classical ghazal to lament the painful absence of loyalty, solace, or true companionship.
Examples
Lamenting the rarity of sincerity in worldly relations.
The scarcity of peace in an aching heart.
Synonyms
दुर्लभताक़िल्लतअप्राप्यता
Related Words
नायाबकमयाबीयाफ़्त