Word Meaning
फँसना
phansnā
hiverb (infinitive)
Meaning
To be caught, trapped, entangled, or ensnared.
Detailed Meaning
In Urdu poetics, the term denotes becoming hopelessly entangled or captive to love and beauty. In this couplet, it specifically conveys the act of a lover's heart getting ensnared in the beloved's dark, winding curls. It highlights both irresistible attraction and the inevitable, bittersweet bondage of passion.
Etymology
From Prakrit 'phaṃsaï' (to be caught), related to Sanskrit 'pāśa' (noose, snare).
Usage
Commonly paired with motifs like 'ज़ुल्फ़' (tresses) and 'दाम' (snare) to symbolize the soul's romantic entrapment.
Examples
To be caught in the twists of dark locks
Getting ensnared in the trap of love
Synonyms
उलझनागिरफ़्तार होनाअसीर होनाबँधना
Related Words
फाँसदामज़ुल्फ़असीर