Word Meaning
लहजा
Lehja
hinoun, masculine
Meaning
Tone, accent, cadence, or manner of speech.
Detailed Meaning
In Urdu poetics, 'lehja' refers to the tone, accent, and musical inflection of speech. In this couplet, paired with 'lab' (lips) in the phrase 'lab o lehja', it signifies the myriad expressions and vocal tones available to the speaker, set against a lack of genuine joy.
Etymology
Arabic لَهْجَة (lahja), denoting dialect, tongue, or manner of speaking.
Usage
In ghazals, 'lehja' is often coupled with 'lab' to describe the beloved's speech, poignant inflections, or the poet's unique voice.
Examples
The sweetness of their tone lingers in the mind.
A soft tone can turn away wrath.
Synonyms
अंदाज़सुरस्वरढंग
Related Words
लबज़बाँतकल्लुमबयान