values
intermediateB1/ˈvæljuːz/ · val-ues
The importance, worth, or usefulness of something.
Meanings
The importance, worth, or usefulness of something.
کسی چیز کی اہمیت، قیمت، یا فائدہ۔
قدریں
qadriyn
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Common Collocations
- core values
- personal values
- cultural values
Example Sentences
Respect and honesty are essential values in our society.
احترام اور ایمانداری ہماری معاشرتی قدریں ہیں۔
Ehtram aur imandari hamari muasharti qadriyan hain.
Educational institutions should instill strong values in students.
تعلیمی اداروں کو طلباء میں مضبوط اقدار پیدا کرنی چاہئیں۔
Taleemi idaron ko talba mein mazboot aqdar paida karni chahiye.
His values guide his decisions in life.
اس کی قدریں اس کی زندگی کے فیصلوں کی رہنمائی کرتی ہیں۔
Us ki qadriyan us ki zindagi ke faislon ki rehnumai karti hain.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'values' as the foundation of a building. Without strong values, the structure may falter.
Picture a tree with deep roots representing strong values that support its growth.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
اپنی قدر پہ محتاط رہو، خُود کو جان لو اس کے پایے پر۔
Apni qadr pe mohtat raho, khud ko jaan lo is ke paaye par.
Be cautious of your worth, know yourself upon its foundation.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
قیمت کم ہو تو اہمیت کم ہوتی ہے۔
Qeemat kam ho to ahemiyat kam hoti hai.
When the price is low, the importance decreases.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "valere" — to be strong, be worth
First known use: 14th century
The word 'value' has evolved from the Latin word 'valere', indicating worth or importance. It entered Middle English as 'value' around the 14th century.