Word Meaning

मोआमला

mo'amla

hinoun

Meaning

An affair, matter, business, transaction, or situation.

Detailed Meaning

In Urdu poetry, 'mo'amla' (or 'mu'amala') refers to an affair, circumstance, or interaction, especially between lovers or between the mind and heart. In this couplet, it refers to the strange, confounding condition of intellect and consciousness when confronted by the overwhelming realm of passion.

Etymology

Arabic origin, from 'mu'āmalah' (معاملة), derived from the root ʿ-m-l (عمل) meaning action, work, or interaction.

Usage

Commonly used in ghazal poetry to characterize the perplexing matters of romance and passion ('mu'amala-e-ishq') versus cold intellect.

Examples

The affair of love is delicate.

A strange dealing of the heart.

Synonyms

मामलामाजराक़ज़ियाक़िस्सा

Related Words

अमलमुआमलातमुआमला-फ़हमी
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