Word Meaning
रू-शनास
roo-shanaas
hiadjective
Meaning
Acquainted, known, introduced, or familiar with someone.
Detailed Meaning
'Roo-shanas' literally means recognizing someone by face, hence acquainted or introduced. In Ghalib's verse, 'roo-shanas-e-khalq' signifies being socially recognized and deeply connected with humankind. The poet contrasts his mortal, open engagement with humanity against Khizr's hidden and thievish pursuit of immortality.
Etymology
Persian compound of 'roo' (face) and 'shanas' (present stem of 'shanakhtan', to know or recognize).
Usage
In classical ghazal, it frequently occurs in an izafat construction to denote recognition, celebrity, or intimate familiarity with pain or people.
Examples
familiar with the gathering
known to the assembly of grief
Synonyms
वाक़िफ़आश्नाशनासापरिचित
Related Words
रू-शनासीशनाख़्तरू-ब-रू