Word Meaning
ना-सज़ा
nā-sazā
hiadjective
Meaning
Unbecoming, improper, abusive, or foul speech.
Detailed Meaning
In Persian and Urdu, 'nā-sazā' literally means unworthy or undeserving, but in poetic usage it idiomatically signifies harsh, abusive, or indecent words. In this couplet, it represents verbal abuse or slander, urging the listener to uphold moral restraint by not retaliating when spoken ill of.
Etymology
Persian compound formed from the negative prefix 'nā' (not, un-) and 'sazā' (worthy, fitting, deserving).
Usage
Commonly paired with verbs like 'kahnā' or 'sunnā' in classical ghazal to denote enduring insults from the beloved or rivals.
Examples
Learn to remain silent even upon hearing abusive words.
Uttering improper speech at every pretext became their habit.
Synonyms
अपशब्ददुर्वचनगालीबद-कलाम
Related Words
सज़ावारना-मुनासिबदशनाम