Word Meaning
सादा
Saada
hiadjective
Meaning
Simple, plain, artless, naive, or guileless.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'saada' denotes simplicity, plainness, or apparent artlessness. In this couplet, it forms an oxymoron with 'purkaar' (cunning or artful) to capture the beloved's deceptive innocence. It describes a charm that appears utterly naive while engaging in shrewd and insincere promises of fidelity.
Etymology
Persian (ساده - sāda), meaning plain, unadorned, or simple.
Usage
Frequently juxtaposed with concepts of cunning or deceit in ghazals to contrast innocent appearances with calculated heartbreak.
Examples
Ek saada sa libaas
Saada-dili ki inteha hai
Synonyms
सरलभोलानिष्कपट
Related Words
सादगीसादा-दिलपुरकार