Word Meaning

मोआ'मला

mu'amala

hinoun

Meaning

An affair, matter, internal state, or secret transaction of the heart.

Detailed Meaning

In classical Urdu poetry, 'mu'amala' refers to an affair, condition, or romantic predicament. In this couplet, it specifically denotes the hidden emotional state and secrets of the heart ('dil ka mu'amala'), which were inadvertently exposed to the world through the poet's own verses.

Etymology

Arabic (مُعَامَلَة), from the root 'amila' (ع-م-ل), meaning dealing, interaction, or transaction.

Usage

Frequently employed in ghazals to evoke the delicate, often agonizing affairs and secret dealings between lover and beloved.

Examples

The affair of the heart is delicate.

Every matter of love requires patience.

Synonyms

मामलाहालमाजरावाक़िआ

Related Words

मोआ'मला-फ़हमीअमलमुआ'मले
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