Word Meaning
मनाया
manaya
hiverb
Meaning
Appeased, placated, or coaxed someone who was displeased or angry.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, this verb primarily denotes the act of appeasing, cajoling, or soothing an offended beloved. In this couplet, the speaker laments that despite immense effort to placate and win back the beloved, their deadly anger remained entirely unpacified.
Etymology
From Sanskrit मानयति (mānayati) / मन्यते (manyate), evolved through Prakrit into Hindustani manānā (मनाना).
Usage
A staple motif in ghazal poetry representing the lover's enduring patience against the beloved's coquettish anger or alienation.
Examples
I cajoled the offended beloved with thousands of entreaties.
He was placated only after great difficulty.
Synonyms
राज़ी कियाफुसलायापरचाया
Related Words
मनानारूठनामिन्नत