Word Meaning
रोए
roye
hiverb
Meaning
Wept or cried; past tense form of to weep.
Detailed Meaning
In this couplet, 'roye' signifies shedding tears or suffering deep grief during life. Paired antithetically with 'rulāyā', it conveys a life consumed entirely between enduring sorrow and imparting it to others. It underscores the speaker's melancholic existence in contrast to carefree, cheerful companions.
Etymology
Sanskrit 'रोदन' (rodana, weeping) via Prakrit 'रोअइ' (roai) to Hindustani 'रोना' (ronā).
Usage
A quintessential trope in classical ghazal to denote intense grief, unrequited love, and existential despair.
Examples
wept all night in separation
wept at one's own misfortune
Synonyms
आँसू बहाएविलाप कियाअश्कबार हुए
Related Words
रोनारुलानाआँसूगिर्या