Word Meaning
सन्नाहटें
sannāhaṭeñ
hinoun
Meaning
Whizzing sounds, eerie silences, or desolate numbness.
Detailed Meaning
In classical poetry, the term denotes a piercing whiz, rushing sensation, or the eerie silence of utter desolation. In this couplet, it describes the vast stillness and desolate numbness of the lover's heart through which even the nightingale's ceaseless lamentation cannot penetrate.
Etymology
Hindustani onomatopoeic origin, derived from the sound 'san-san' denoting a rushing whistling wind, arrow flight, or dead silence.
Usage
In classical Urdu ghazal, it is invoked to evoke the chilling atmosphere of abandonment and emotional desolation.
Examples
through the desolate stillness of the heart
the piercing rustle of the lonely night
Synonyms
वीरानीख़ामोशीसन्नाटा
Related Words
सन्नाटासनसनाहटनाला-सराई