Meaning of
tanha
तन्ह • تنہ
English
lonely; solitary
Hindi
अकेला; एकांत
Urdu
تنہا; اکیلا
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
achchhe she'r sunaane waale ladke sun
achchhe shayar tanhaa hi rah jaate hain
62
meri tanhaaii dekhenge to hairat hi karenge log
mohabbat chhod denge ya mohabbat hi karenge log
134
uljh karke teri agar men yuñ aabaad ho jaaun
ki jaise lucknow ka main ameenabad ho jaaun
main yamuna ki tarah tanhaa nihaaru taaj ko kab tak
koi ganga mile to main ilahaabad ho jaaun
101
dard-e-mohabbat dard-e-judai dono ko ik saath mila
tu bhi tanhaa main bhi tanhaa aa is baat pe haath mila
78
main hooñ dil hai tanhaaii hai
tum bhi hote achha hota
74
yaar tasveer men tanhaa hooñ magar log mile
kaii tasveer se pahle kaii tasveer ke baa'd
65
usii maqaam pe kal mujh ko dekh kar tanhaa
bahut udaas hue phool bechne waale
65
jo tasveerein saath men kheenchi jaati hain
vo ik din tanhaa mehsoos karaati hain
63
dard muhabbat tanhaaii hai ladkon men
kisne afwaah failaai hai ladkon men
ik dooje se kate kate se rahte hain
kya koi ladki aayi hai ladko men
63
tanhaaii ye tanj kare hai tanhaa kyuuñ hai
yaar kahaan hai aage peeche chalne waale
62
achchhe she'r sunaane waale ladke sun
achchhe shayar tanhaa hi rah jaate hain
62
meri tanhaaii dekhenge to hairat hi karenge log
mohabbat chhod denge ya mohabbat hi karenge log
134
Nuance
The word 'tanha' conveys a deep sense of solitude, often tinged with melancholy. In poetry, it reflects the emotional landscape of isolation, where the heart seeks connection yet remains alone. It captures the essence of being surrounded by silence.
Poetic Usage
Commonly used to express the solitude of the heart. Poets often use it to depict the longing for companionship. It contrasts with words of togetherness and unity.
Closing Insight
In its quiet solitude, 'tanha' speaks volumes of the human condition. It is a poignant reminder of the heart's silent yearnings.