Meaning of
ta'na
ता'ना • طعنہ
English
taunt; reproach
Hindi
ताना; उलाहना
Urdu
طعنے; ملامت
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
roz vahii ik maayusi maare jaati hai
roz vahii ik zinda rahne ke taane hain
3
koi samandar koi nadi hoti koi dariyaa hota
ham jitne pyaase the hamaara ek gilaas se kya hota
taane dene se aur ham pe shak karne se behtar tha
gale laga ke tumne hijrat ka dukh baat liya hota
164
duniya ke taane sah leta hooñ
ik achha beta kahlaana hai
53
awwal to sar ko mere shaane deta
yaar puraana hota to jaane deta
ishq kamar kas leta hai warna ladki
tujh jaisi ko to bharkar taane deta
6
waqt bura hota hai to saari duniya
baat nahin sunti hai taane deti hai
5
taane maun shikaayat lahjaa aur kahaanii si baatein
tere munh se jo bhi nikle sab kavita. sa lagta hai
5
badaa hokar jo chhote logon ki tazeem karta hai
zamaana aise hi insaan ko tasleem. karta hai
chalo chhodo siyaasat ke purane taane baane ko
yahii vo falsafa hai jo ha
men taqseem karta hai
5
bheek maangi to sune kaam ke taane maine
kaam maanga to koi kaam nahin de paaya
4
main likkhoonga zamaane ek din tere ye taane sab
abhii masroof hooñ bas yoon jara banne bigarne men
4
ye lo khanjar jitne bhi hain shiqwe tum bas khatm karo
ik galati par taane dena baari-baari theek nahin
3
roz vahii ik maayusi maare jaati hai
roz vahii ik zinda rahne ke taane hain
3
koi samandar koi nadi hoti koi dariyaa hota
ham jitne pyaase the hamaara ek gilaas se kya hota
taane dene se aur ham pe shak karne se behtar tha
gale laga ke tumne hijrat ka dukh baat liya hota
164
Nuance
In its original sense, 'ta'na' conveys a sharpness, a verbal jab that cuts through the air with precision. In poetry, it becomes a tool to express the unspoken tensions and the bitterness that lingers in relationships.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'ta'na' to explore themes of betrayal and unrequited love. It can highlight the sting of words left unsaid or the bitterness of a lover's reproach.
Closing Insight
In the realm of poetry, 'ta'na' serves as a reminder of the power of words to wound and heal.