Meaning of
taana
तअना • طعنہ
English
taunt; sarcasm
Hindi
ताना; व्यंग्य
Urdu
طنز; تمسخر
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
hamko pyaar jataana mushkil lagta hai
unko pyaar nibhaana mushkil lagta hai
awwal awwal milte hain dono har din
baad men phone uthaana mushkil lagta hai
34
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
dukh apna agar ham ko bataana nahin aata
tum ko bhi to andaaza lagana nahin aata
105
tere baghair hi achchhe the kya museebat hai
ye kaisa pyaar hai har din jataana padta hai
81
mat bataana ki bikhar jaayen to kya hota hai
naiiñ naslon ko naye KHvaab sajaane dena
79
duniya ke taane sah leta hooñ
ik achha beta kahlaana hai
53
agar hamaare hi dil men thikaana chahiye tha
to phir tujhe zaraa pahle bataana chahiye tha
45
alag andaaz hain dono ke apni baat kehne ke
main uspe she'r kahtaa hoon vo taana maar deti hai
44
vo jo ik shaKHs mujhe taana-e-jaan deta hai
marne lagta hooñ to marne bhi kahaan deta hai
teri sharton pe hi karna hai agar tujhko qubool
ye sahoolat to mujhe saara jahaan deta hai
36
be-wafa jo ho ga.e unko bataana hai mujhe
jo na hota haunsla barbaad KHud ko kar liya
34
hamko pyaar jataana mushkil lagta hai
unko pyaar nibhaana mushkil lagta hai
awwal awwal milte hain dono har din
baad men phone uthaana mushkil lagta hai
34
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, 'taana' conveys a sharp, pointed remark intended to wound or provoke. Poetry has embraced this word to explore the depths of human emotion, where a taunt can reveal vulnerability, pride, or hidden truths.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'taana' to depict the tension between lovers, the bitterness of unfulfilled desires, or the societal pressures that lead to inner conflict. It can contrast with words of affection, highlighting the complexity of relationships.
Closing Insight
In the realm of poetry, 'taana' becomes a mirror reflecting the intricate dance of human emotions. It is a reminder of the power words hold.