Meaning
Principles and standards concerning human dignity and ethics.
Cultural Background
Most Indian schools have a mandatory subject called 'Moral Science' or 'Naitik Shiksha' where 'मानवीय मूल्य' are the core curriculum. Politicians often invoke 'मानवीय मूल्य' to criticize opponents or to appeal to the 'soul' of the nation, linking it to the legacy of leaders like Gandhi. Modern Hindi literature (Chhayavad and beyond) frequently explores the conflict between industrialization and 'मानवीय मूल्य'. In formal corporate settings, 'मानवीय मूल्य' is used in HR policies to discuss 'Ethics and Integrity' in the workplace.
Use with 'Hraas'
To sound like a native C1 speaker, pair 'मानवीय मूल्य' with 'ह्रास' (erosion) when discussing social problems.
Avoid 'Keemat'
Never use 'Keemat' for human values; it sounds like you're talking about human trafficking or organ sales.
Meaning
Principles and standards concerning human dignity and ethics.
Use with 'Hraas'
To sound like a native C1 speaker, pair 'मानवीय मूल्य' with 'ह्रास' (erosion) when discussing social problems.
Avoid 'Keemat'
Never use 'Keemat' for human values; it sounds like you're talking about human trafficking or organ sales.
The 'Sanskaar' connection
If you want to sound more traditional/family-oriented, use 'संस्कार' (Sanskaar) instead of 'मूल्य'.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the phrase.
आज के युग में ________ का बहुत महत्व है।
'मानवीय मूल्य' is the standard formal collocation for 'human values'.
Which sentence uses the formal register correctly?
Select the most appropriate formal sentence:
'संरक्षण करना' (to protect/preserve) is the correct formal verb to pair with values.
Match the phrase to the most appropriate situation.
Where would you most likely hear 'मानवीय मूल्यों का ह्रास'?
This is a high-register phrase used for serious social critique.
Complete the dialogue.
शिक्षक: बच्चों, ईमानदारी क्या है? छात्र: सर, ईमानदारी एक बहुत बड़ा ________ है।
Honesty is categorized as a human value in educational contexts.
🎉 Score: /4
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Practice Bank
4 exercisesआज के युग में ________ का बहुत महत्व है।
'मानवीय मूल्य' is the standard formal collocation for 'human values'.
Select the most appropriate formal sentence:
'संरक्षण करना' (to protect/preserve) is the correct formal verb to pair with values.
Where would you most likely hear 'मानवीय मूल्यों का ह्रास'?
This is a high-register phrase used for serious social critique.
शिक्षक: बच्चों, ईमानदारी क्या है? छात्र: सर, ईमानदारी एक बहुत बड़ा ________ है।
Honesty is categorized as a human value in educational contexts.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsRarely. It's mostly for formal writing, news, and education. Use 'इंसानियत' for daily talk.
They are very similar, but 'मानवीय मूल्य' sounds more universal and philosophical, while 'नैतिक मूल्य' is strictly about morality.
Yes, but only in formal writing. In a shop, use 'दाम' (daam) or 'कीमत' (keemat).
Use 'मूल्यों का पतन' (mūlyon kā patan) or 'मूल्यों का ह्रास' (mūlyon kā hrās).
Usually, yes, because we talk about values as a set of principles.
Yes, in serious dramas or 'social message' movies, characters might use it in a speech.
Truth (सत्य), Non-violence (अहिंसा), Peace (शान्ति), Love (प्रेम), and Right Conduct (धर्म).
Always use 'Manviya' (Adjective) for this collocation.
It is secular but often overlaps with religious teachings in India.
Yes, especially when discussing ethics or company culture.
Related Phrases
नैतिक मूल्य
synonymMoral values
सांस्कृतिक मूल्य
similarCultural values
इंसानियत
similarHumanity
संवैधानिक मूल्य
specialized formConstitutional values
मूल्यवान
builds onValuable
