Word Meaning
सियह-ख़ाना
siyah-khana
hinoun
Meaning
A dark house or abode; a place plunged into gloom or grief.
Detailed Meaning
Literally denoting a dark or blackened dwelling, it metaphorically signifies an abode enveloped in sorrow, tragedy, or seclusion. In Ghalib's verse, it refers to Laila's gloomy residence, which lacks the illuminating fire or presence of her wandering lover, Majnun.
Etymology
Persian compound formed from 'siyah' (black, dark) and 'khana' (house, dwelling).
Usage
In classical Urdu poetry, it is standardly employed as an evocative metaphor for profound melancholia, mourning, or the desolation of separation.
Examples
a flickering lamp in a dark home
turning the lover's abode into a dark house of grief
Synonyms
तारीक-ख़ानाज़ुल्मत-कदाअंधेरा-घर
Related Words
सियहख़ानासियह-बख़्ततारीक