Word Meaning
मु'अम्मा
Mu'ammā
hinoun, masculine
Meaning
A riddle, enigma, mystery, or intricate puzzle.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu literature, 'mu'amma' signifies an enigma, riddle, or an obscure, ciphered poetic puzzle. In this verse, 'mu'amma-e-takalluf' describes the intricate and confounding riddle of social etiquette and formal constraint. It captures how formality demands a deliberate closing of the eyes and keeping silent about reality.
Etymology
Arabic, derived from the root ʿ-m-y (to be blind/obscure); passive participle meaning 'that which is obscured or made blind'.
Usage
Commonly used in ghazals to evoke the unsolvable nature of fate, life, or the lover's perplexed condition.
Examples
Life is an enigma that no one could unravel.
Understanding the riddle of the heart is beyond anyone's grasp.
Synonyms
पहेलीउक़्दाराज़चीस्तान
Related Words
तकल्लुफ़पेचिशउलझन