Word Meaning
सुनियो
suniyo
hiverb
Meaning
Listen; heed; take note (an archaic imperative address).
Detailed Meaning
An archaic or classical imperative form of the verb 'sunnā' (to listen), corresponding to modern 'suno' or 'suniyegā'. In the couplet, it serves as an intimate narrative interjection calling upon the listener to bear witness to the total desolation of the heart.
Etymology
Hindustani / Prakrit root derived from Sanskrit 'śṛṇoti' (to hear), carrying the classical Dehlavi and Braj Bhasha imperative suffix '-iyo'.
Usage
A characteristic feature of early Urdu (Rekhta) verse used to directly engage the listener before delivering a dramatic statement.
Examples
Listen carefully to this tale of sorrow.
Hearken to the condition of my troubled heart.
Synonyms
सुनोसुनिएकान धरो
Related Words
सुननासुनानासुनिएसुनी