Word Meaning
सुनी
sunī
hiverb
Meaning
Heard or listened to (past tense, feminine form).
Detailed Meaning
The feminine past tense form of the verb 'sunnā', meaning to hear, listen, or perceive a sound. In this couplet, it describes the killer acting oblivious, as if he has not yet heard the trumpet of Resurrection ('aawāz-e-sūr'). It evokes both auditory sensation and the conscious act of paying heed.
Etymology
Derived from Sanskrit 'śṛṇoti' (शृणोति, to hear) through Prakrit 'suṇai' into Hindi/Urdu 'sunnā'.
Usage
In classical poetry, forms of 'sunnā' commonly contrast the lover's ignored laments with the beloved's indifference or selective hearing.
Examples
She never heard the lament of the broken heart.
A strange tale was heard in the silence of the night.
Synonyms
कान में पड़ीश्रवण कीसदा पाई
Related Words
सुननासुनासुनाईसुनवाई