Word Meaning
लड़का
laṛkā
hinoun
Meaning
A boy, child, or naive youth easily amused or tricked.
Detailed Meaning
Literally refers to a young male child or youth. In Urdu poetry, it often connotes immaturity, innocence, or gullibility. In this couplet by Mir, it is used rhetorically to signify an inexperienced child who could be easily distracted by mere words instead of receiving the promised affection.
Etymology
Sanskrit 'laṭaka' (pampered child) via Middle Indo-Aryan into Hindustani.
Usage
In ghazals, it is frequently used to contrast youthful innocence and credulity with the mature understanding of a seasoned lover.
Examples
He was not a mere boy to be amused by empty talk.
Such innocence belongs only to a naive boy.
Synonyms
बच्चाबालकतिफ़्लनादान
Related Words
लड़कपनलड़कीबालपन