Word Meaning
सियह
siyah
hiadjective
Meaning
Black, dark, gloomy, or unfortunate; poetic contraction of 'siyāh'.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'siyah' is a metrically shortened form of the Persian adjective 'siyāh', denoting the color black or darkness. Metaphorically, it frequently describes ill fortune, the dark locks of the beloved, or profound despair. It commonly appears in compounds like 'siyah-bakht' (unfortunate) and 'siyah-rūz' (ill-fated).
Etymology
Persian (سیاہ / siyāh, contracted for meter to سیہ / siyah).
Usage
Poets often use 'siyah' instead of 'siyāh' to fit the meter, especially when forming grief-laden compounds like 'siyah-bakht'.
Examples
The ill-fated lover weeping in the dark night
A dark destiny that never found dawn
Synonyms
कालातारिकअस्वद
Related Words
सियह-बख़्तसियह-रूसियाही