Word Meaning
मानियां
maaniyaan
hiverb
Meaning
Did not heed or accept (archaic feminine plural past form of to heed).
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'मानियां' is an archaic or metrical feminine plural past-tense form of the verb 'मानना' (to heed or accept). In this couplet, it implies the beloved did not pay heed to the speaker's entreaties or words ('hamārī bātēñ na māniyāñ'). It highlights the beloved's indifference toward the lover while remaining attentive to rivals.
Etymology
Sanskrit māna (मान) via Prakrit into Hindi-Urdu verb mānnā (मानना).
Usage
In classical ghazal, the archaic verbal ending '-iyāñ' (in place of modern '-īñ') was frequently employed to maintain meter and rhyme.
Examples
Did not heed our thousand entreaties
No one listened to the heart's pleas
Synonyms
मानींसुनींस्वीकारीं
Related Words
माननाबातइल्तिजा