Word Meaning
सुनाई
sunaai
hinoun, feminine
Meaning
audibility, hearing; the state of being heard or perceived by ear
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'सुनाई' denotes audibility or the act of reaching someone's hearing, almost invariably paired with the auxiliary 'देना' as 'सुनाई देना' (to be heard). In this couplet by Mir, it captures the overwhelming deafening chaos of worldly existence, where the relentless uproar drowns out every meaningful utterance or cry for help.
Etymology
Sanskrit श्रु (śru, to hear) → Prakrit सुण (suṇa) → Hindi/Urdu सुनना (sunnā).
Usage
Frequently coupled with 'देना' in ghazals to reflect the tragedy of unheard laments, divine indifference, or overwhelming sorrow.
Examples
In the loud tumult, no plea for mercy was heard.
A distant weeping voice was heard across the desolation.
Synonyms
समाअतश्रवणआवाज़
Related Words
सुननासुनानाशोरसदा