अधिक मूल्य का
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- Formal way to say 'expensive' or 'high-priced' in Hindi.
- Consists of 'Adhik' (high) + 'Mūlya' (value) + 'Kā' (of).
- Must agree with the noun's gender and number (kā/ke/kī).
- Commonly used in news, finance, and professional documents.
The Hindi phrase अधिक मूल्य का (adhik mūlya kā) is a sophisticated way to describe something that is expensive, high-priced, or of high monetary value. While the common word for 'expensive' in Hindi is 'महंगा' (mahangā), 'अधिक मूल्य का' is more formal and descriptive. It literally translates to 'of more/high value' or 'of high price.' This phrase is frequently encountered in formal documents, news reports, real estate listings, and academic discussions where precision and a formal register are preferred over colloquialisms. It doesn't just imply that something costs a lot; it emphasizes the 'value' (मूल्य) aspect, often suggesting that the price is a reflection of the object's worth or market standing.
- Formal Context
- Used in business contracts or high-end retail descriptions to denote premium pricing. For example, describing a luxury penthouse or a rare gemstone.
यह पेंटिंग बहुत अधिक मूल्य की है। (This painting is of very high value/very expensive.)
In everyday Hindi, you might say 'यह बहुत महंगा है' (This is very expensive). However, if you are reading a financial report about rising property rates, you are more likely to see 'अधिक मूल्य की संपत्तियां' (high-value properties). The phrase is also used when comparing the financial worth of different assets. It is important to note that because it ends in the postposition 'का' (kā), it must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. If you are talking about a car (feminine in Hindi), it becomes 'अधिक मूल्य की' (adhik mūlya kī). If you are talking about multiple items, it becomes 'अधिक मूल्य के' (adhik mūlya ke).
- Etymology
- 'Adhik' comes from Sanskrit meaning 'more' or 'excessive', and 'Mūlya' means 'price' or 'value'. Together with 'kā', it functions as a possessive adjectival phrase.
बाज़ार में अधिक मूल्य के उत्पाद कम बिकते हैं। (High-priced products sell less in the market.)
Furthermore, the phrase carries a connotation of 'worth.' While 'mahangā' can sometimes imply that something is overpriced or not worth the money, 'अधिक मूल्य का' is often more neutral or even positive, suggesting that the high price is a legitimate attribute of the item. In the world of high-stakes auctions or international trade, this distinction is vital. It shifts the focus from the act of spending to the inherent value of the object being discussed. When speakers use this phrase, they are often signaling their awareness of the market value and their proficiency in formal Hindi registers.
- Grammar Check
- Always match the 'kā/ke/kī' to the noun. Masc: 'Ghar' (House) -> 'Adhik mūlya kā ghar'. Fem: 'Ghaṛī' (Watch) -> 'Adhik mūlya kī ghaṛī'.
Using 'अधिक मूल्य का' correctly requires an understanding of Hindi's gender and number agreement system. Because it is a postpositional phrase, the final particle 'का' (kā) changes to 'की' (kī) for feminine nouns and 'के' (ke) for plural or oblique masculine nouns. This makes it slightly more complex than a simple adjective like 'सुंदर' (beautiful). To use it in a sentence, identify the noun you are describing first. If you are talking about a diamond (हीरा - hīrā, masculine), you would say 'अधिक मूल्य का हीरा'. If you are talking about jewelry (आभूषण - ābhūṣaṇ, plural), you would say 'अधिक मूल्य के आभूषण'.
सरकार अधिक मूल्य के नोटों को बंद कर रही है। (The government is discontinuing high-value notes.)
In a comparative sense, you can use it to rank items. For instance, 'यह घर उस घर से अधिक मूल्य का है' (This house is of higher value than that house). Note how 'से' (se) is used for comparison, but the phrase 'अधिक मूल्य का' remains intact to describe the subject. In formal writing, such as a news report on inflation, you might see: 'खाद्य पदार्थों की कीमतें बढ़ने से वे अधिक मूल्य के हो गए हैं' (Due to rising food prices, they have become high-priced). This demonstrates how the phrase can function as a predicate adjective at the end of a sentence.
- Sentence Structure 1: Attributive
- Placed before the noun: [Adhik Mūlya Kā/Ke/Kī] + [Noun]. Example: 'अधिक मूल्य की कारें' (High-priced cars).
The phrase is also extremely useful when discussing abstract concepts like time or services. One might say, 'विशेषज्ञ की सलाह अधिक मूल्य की होती है' (An expert's advice is of high value/expensive). Here, 'सलाह' (advice) is feminine, hence 'की'. Using the phrase in this context elevates the conversation from mere cost to the significance of the service. It is also common in legal and insurance documents to specify the 'insured value' or 'market value' of items, where 'अधिक मूल्य' serves as the primary descriptor for high-ticket items.
क्या आपके पास कोई अधिक मूल्य की वस्तु है? (Do you have any high-value item?)
- Sentence Structure 2: Predicative
- Placed after the noun with a verb: [Noun] + [Adhik Mūlya Kā/Ke/Kī] + [Verb]. Example: 'यह सोना अधिक मूल्य का है।' (This gold is of high value.)
You are most likely to encounter 'अधिक मूल्य का' in formal environments rather than at a local vegetable market. If you are watching a Hindi news channel like NDTV India or Aaj Tak, and they are discussing the national budget or the stock market, you will hear news anchors use this phrase to describe assets or currency. For example, during 'demonetization' discussions, the term 'अधिक मूल्य के नोट' (high-value notes) was used constantly. In the world of Hindi literature and high-quality journalism, writers use this phrase to add a layer of sophistication to their descriptions of wealth and luxury.
समाचार: बैंक ने अधिक मूल्य के ऋणों पर ब्याज बढ़ा दिया है। (News: The bank has increased interest on high-value loans.)
Real estate is another major domain for this phrase. Walk into a high-end property office in Mumbai or Delhi, and the brochures will likely describe 'अधिक मूल्य के फ्लैट' (high-value flats) or 'अधिक मूल्य की जमीन' (high-value land). It sounds more prestigious than just calling them 'expensive'. Similarly, in legal settings, when a lawyer is discussing a settlement or the value of an estate, they will use 'अधिक मूल्य' to refer to the financial worth of the assets involved. It is a standard term in the 'Sarkari' (government) Hindi used in official gazettes and notifications.
- Domain: Finance
- Discussing stocks, bonds, and currency. 'अधिक मूल्य के शेयर' (High-value shares).
In the education sector, specifically in economics textbooks written in Hindi, the term is used to explain concepts like 'high-value-added products' or 'luxury goods'. Students of Hindi medium schools are taught this as the formal equivalent of 'expensive'. Even in high-end advertising for luxury cars or watches, the voiceover might use this phrase to appeal to an elite audience. It creates an aura of exclusivity. While a common person might say 'यह बहुत महंगी घड़ी है' (This is a very expensive watch), a connoisseur or an auctioneer would say 'यह अत्यंत अधिक मूल्य की घड़ी है'.
विज्ञापन: हमारे पास अधिक मूल्य की संपत्तियों का विशेष संग्रह है। (Ads: We have an exclusive collection of high-value properties.)
The most frequent mistake learners make with 'अधिक मूल्य का' is failing to adjust the ending (kā, kī, ke) to match the noun's gender and number. Since English adjectives like 'expensive' never change form, English speakers often forget that Hindi adjectival phrases ending in 'kā' are highly dynamic. For example, saying 'अधिक मूल्य का कार' (adhik mūlya kā kār) is incorrect because 'kār' is feminine; it must be 'अधिक मूल्य की कार'. Similarly, for plural items, using 'kā' instead of 'ke' is a common error that sounds jarring to native speakers.
- Common Error: Gender Mismatch
- Incorrect: अधिक मूल्य का किताबें (Adhik mūlya kā kitābeṃ). Correct: अधिक मूल्य की किताबें (Adhik mūlya kī kitābeṃ).
Another mistake is using this phrase in overly casual settings where 'महंगा' (mahangā) would be more appropriate. If you are buying a kilo of tomatoes and tell the vendor 'ये टमाटर अधिक मूल्य के हैं', it will sound unnaturally formal, almost like you are reading from a textbook. It’s not grammatically wrong, but it’s socially out of place. Use 'महंगा' for daily groceries and 'अधिक मूल्य का' for significant investments or formal discussions. Additionally, learners sometimes confuse 'मूल्य' (price/value) with 'कीमत' (price). While 'अधिक कीमत का' is also correct, 'अधिक मूल्य का' is generally considered more formal.
गलत: वह अधिक मूल्य का घड़ी पहनता है। (Wrong: He wears a high-value watch - gender error.)
Finally, avoid redundant phrasing. Since 'अधिक' already means 'more' or 'high', adding words like 'ज़्यादा' (zyādā - more) before it—'ज़्यादा अधिक मूल्य का'—is redundant and considered poor style. Simply 'अधिक मूल्य का' is sufficient to convey that something is expensive. Also, ensure you don't confuse 'मूल्य' (value) with 'मूल' (root/original). Saying 'अधिक मूल का' would mean 'of more roots', which makes no sense in this context. Precision in pronunciation and spelling of 'Mūlya' is key to being understood correctly in professional circles.
Hindi offers several ways to say 'expensive' or 'valuable,' each with its own nuance. Understanding these alternatives will help you choose the right word for the right situation. The most direct synonym is महंगा (mahangā). This is the everyday word used for anything from a cup of coffee to a car. It is simple, effective, but lacks the formal 'weight' of 'अधिक मूल्य का'. If you want to emphasize that something is not just expensive but 'precious' or 'valuable', you should use कीमती (kīmtī). This word is often used for jewelry, time, or relationships.
- Comparison: Mahangā vs. Adhik Mūlya Kā
- 'Mahangā' is common and can be negative (overpriced). 'Adhik Mūlya Kā' is formal and neutral, focusing on market value.
Another high-level alternative is बहुमूल्य (bahumūlya). This literally means 'multi-valued' or 'invaluable'. It is often used for historical artifacts, national treasures, or deep emotions. While 'अधिक मूल्य का' focuses on a high financial figure, 'बहुमूल्य' suggests that the value is so high it might be hard to quantify. For something that is 'priceless', use अनमोल (anmol). This is a very poetic and emotional word. You would say a mother's love is 'anmol', but you would describe a luxury villa as 'adhik mūlya kā'.
हीरा एक बहुमूल्य पत्थर है। (Diamond is a precious/high-value stone.)
In commercial contexts, you might also hear उच्च लागत वाला (ucch lāgat vālā), which means 'high-cost'. This is specifically used in manufacturing or project management to describe something that requires a large investment to produce. While 'अधिक मूल्य का' refers to the selling price, 'उच्च लागत वाला' refers to the production cost. Choosing between these depends on whether you are the buyer, the seller, or the analyst. By mastering these synonyms, you can navigate Hindi conversations about money and value with the precision of a native speaker.
How Formal Is It?
Fun Fact
In Sanskrit, 'Mūlya' originally referred to the root (mūla) of a plant, implying the foundation or basic worth of something. Thus, 'Adhik Mūlya' implies a very deep or large foundation of worth.
Pronunciation Guide
- Pronouncing 'dh' in 'adhik' as a hard English 'd'.
- Shortening the 'ū' in 'mūlya' to a short 'u'.
- Ignoring the 'y' sound in 'mūlya' (it is not 'moola').
- Pronouncing 'kā' with a nasal sound which is incorrect.
- Merging 'adhik' and 'mūlya' without a slight pause.
Difficulty Rating
Easy to recognize if you know 'Adhik' and 'Mūlya'.
Requires correct gender/number agreement with the postposition.
Must remember to change kā/ke/kī on the fly.
Clearly pronounced in formal news and media.
What to Learn Next
Prerequisites
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Grammar to Know
Genitive Postposition Agreement
The 'kā' changes to 'kī' for feminine nouns (e.g., kār) and 'ke' for plural nouns (e.g., kapṛe).
Oblique Case
When a noun is followed by a postposition, 'kā' changes to 'ke' (e.g., adhik mūlya ke ghar meṃ).
Adjective Placement
Typically placed before the noun it modifies.
Comparison with 'se'
A se B adhik mūlya kā hai (A is of higher value than B).
Compound Adjectives
Adhik and Mūlya combine to form a single descriptive unit.
Examples by Level
यह घर अधिक मूल्य का है।
This house is of high value.
Ghar is masculine, so we use 'kā'.
वह अधिक मूल्य की घड़ी है।
That is a high-value watch.
Ghaṛī is feminine, so we use 'kī'.
क्या यह अधिक मूल्य का है?
Is this of high value?
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अधिक मूल्य का सामान यहाँ है।
High-value goods are here.
Sāmān is masculine singular/uncountable.
मुझे अधिक मूल्य की कार चाहिए।
I want a high-value car.
Kār is feminine.
यह अधिक मूल्य का खिलौना है।
This is a high-value toy.
Khilaunā is masculine.
वहाँ अधिक मूल्य के जूते हैं।
There are high-value shoes there.
Jūte is plural, so we use 'ke'.
यह पेन अधिक मूल्य का नहीं है।
This pen is not of high value.
Negative sentence.
मेरे पास अधिक मूल्य की कोई चीज़ नहीं है।
I don't have anything of high value.
Chīz (thing) is feminine.
क्या आप अधिक मूल्य के कपड़े खरीदते हैं?
Do you buy high-priced clothes?
Kapṛe is plural.
यह हीरा बहुत अधिक मूल्य का है।
This diamond is of very high value.
Hīrā is masculine.
वह अधिक मूल्य की साइकिल चलाता है।
He rides a high-priced bicycle.
Sāikil is feminine.
अधिक मूल्य के टिकट बिक चुके हैं।
The high-priced tickets are sold out.
Tikaṭ is masculine plural.
हमें अधिक मूल्य के उपहार मिले।
We received high-value gifts.
Upahār is masculine plural.
यह अधिक मूल्य की पेंटिंग किसने बनाई?
Who made this high-value painting?
Peṃṭiṅg is feminine.
बाज़ार में अधिक मूल्य के फल हैं।
There are high-priced fruits in the market.
Phal is masculine plural.
कंपनी ने अधिक मूल्य के शेयर जारी किए।
The company issued high-value shares.
Sheyar is masculine plural.
अधिक मूल्य की संपत्तियों पर टैक्स ज़्यादा होता है।
Taxes are higher on high-value properties.
Sampattiyāṃ is feminine plural.
क्या यह कैमरा अधिक मूल्य का है?
Is this camera of high value?
Kaimrā is masculine.
वह अधिक मूल्य की सेवाओं के लिए भुगतान करता है।
He pays for high-value services.
Sevā (service) is feminine, plural 'sevāoṃ' in oblique.
अधिक मूल्य के गहने तिजोरी में रखें।
Keep high-value jewelry in the safe.
Gahne is masculine plural.
यह अधिक मूल्य की जानकारी गुप्त है।
This high-value information is secret.
Jānkārī is feminine.
उन्होंने अधिक मूल्य के फर्नीचर का ऑर्डर दिया।
They ordered high-priced furniture.
Pharnīcar is masculine singular/uncountable.
अधिक मूल्य के निवेश में जोखिम होता है।
There is risk in high-value investments.
Nivesh is masculine.
भ्रष्टाचार के कारण अधिक मूल्य की परियोजनाएं रुक गईं।
High-value projects stopped due to corruption.
Pariyojanāeṃ is feminine plural.
यह कलाकृति किसी भी अधिक मूल्य के घर की शोभा बढ़ाएगी।
This artwork will enhance the beauty of any high-value home.
Oblique case: 'ke ghar'.
अर्थशास्त्री अधिक मूल्य के मुद्रा नोटों के प्रभाव पर चर्चा कर रहे हैं।
Economists are discussing the impact of high-value currency notes.
Mudrā noṭ is masculine plural.
अधिक मूल्य की धातुओं के दाम बढ़ रहे हैं।
Prices of high-value metals are rising.
Dhātu (metal) is feminine.
उसने अधिक मूल्य की भूमि खरीदने का निर्णय लिया।
He decided to buy high-value land.
Bhūmi is feminine.
अधिक मूल्य के अनुबंधों के लिए कानूनी सलाह अनिवार्य है।
Legal advice is mandatory for high-value contracts.
Anubandh is masculine plural.
यह अधिक मूल्य का शोध पत्र बहुत प्रसिद्ध है।
This high-value research paper is very famous.
Shodh patra is masculine.
अधिक मूल्य के उत्पादों का निर्यात बढ़ गया है।
Exports of high-value products have increased.
Utpād is masculine plural.
वैश्विक बाज़ार में अधिक मूल्य की वस्तुओं की मांग स्थिर है।
Demand for high-value goods in the global market is stable.
Vastu is feminine plural.
अधिक मूल्य के बौद्धिक संपदा अधिकारों की रक्षा करना आवश्यक है।
It is necessary to protect high-value intellectual property rights.
Adhikār is masculine plural.
यह नीति अधिक मूल्य के निवेशकों को आकर्षित करने के लिए बनाई गई है।
This policy is designed to attract high-value investors.
Niveshak is masculine plural.
अधिक मूल्य की प्राचीन वस्तुओं की तस्करी एक गंभीर अपराध है।
Smuggling of high-value antiquities is a serious crime.
Prāchīn vastu is feminine plural.
वैज्ञानिकों ने अधिक मूल्य के डेटा का विश्लेषण किया।
Scientists analyzed high-value data.
Ḍeṭā is masculine.
अधिक मूल्य के संसाधनों का कुशल प्रबंधन विकास की कुंजी है।
Efficient management of high-value resources is the key to development.
Sansādhan is masculine plural.
उन्होंने अधिक मूल्य की रणनीतिक साझेदारी की घोषणा की।
They announced a high-value strategic partnership.
Sā साझेदारी (sājhēdārī) is feminine.
अधिक मूल्य के पोर्टफोलियो का विविधीकरण जोखिम कम करता है।
Diversification of a high-value portfolio reduces risk.
Poṛṭfoliyo is masculine.
अधिक मूल्य के विनिमय दर में उतार-चढ़ाव अर्थव्यवस्था को अस्थिर कर सकता है।
Fluctuations in high-value exchange rates can destabilize the economy.
Vinimay dar is feminine.
इस दार्शनिक ग्रंथ में अधिक मूल्य के जीवन सिद्धांतों का वर्णन है।
This philosophical text describes high-value life principles.
Siddhānt is masculine plural.
अधिक मूल्य की अमूर्त संपत्तियों का मूल्यांकन करना चुनौतीपूर्ण होता है।
Valuing high-value intangible assets is challenging.
Amūrt sampatti is feminine plural.
सरकार ने अधिक मूल्य के विलासिता करों में वृद्धि की है।
The government has increased high-value luxury taxes.
Vilāsitā kar is masculine plural.
अधिक मूल्य के सांस्कृतिक विरासत स्थलों का संरक्षण हमारा कर्तव्य है।
Conserving high-value cultural heritage sites is our duty.
Sthal is masculine plural.
यह शोध अधिक मूल्य के नैनो-सामग्रियों के उत्पादन पर केंद्रित है।
This research focuses on the production of high-value nano-materials.
Sāmagriyāṃ is feminine plural.
अधिक मूल्य के एल्गोरिदम का उपयोग अब शेयर बाज़ार में आम है।
The use of high-value algorithms is now common in the stock market.
Algoritham is masculine.
विद्वानों ने अधिक मूल्य के ऐतिहासिक दस्तावेजों की प्रामाणिकता की जांच की।
Scholars checked the authenticity of high-value historical documents.
Dastāvez is masculine plural.
Synonyms
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Common Collocations
Common Phrases
— Relatively more expensive or of higher value.
यह घर अपेक्षाकृत अधिक मूल्य का है।
— Having a high value in the market.
यह बाज़ार में अधिक मूल्य का उत्पाद है।
Often Confused With
Means 'precious' or 'invaluable', often used for items with sentimental or historical value.
A more common word for 'valuable' or 'expensive', often used for personal belongings.
The standard word for 'expensive', used in all casual contexts.
Idioms & Expressions
— To pay the price (often used figuratively for consequences).
उसे अपनी गलती का भारी मूल्य चुकाना पड़ा।
Neutral— At a very low price (antonym context).
उसने अपना अधिक मूल्य का घर कौड़ियों के भाव बेच दिया।
Informal— To touch the sky (used for prices becoming very high).
आजकल चीज़ों के मूल्य आसमान छू रहे हैं।
Informal— To lose something valuable.
चोरी में वह अपनी अधिक मूल्य की घड़ी से हाथ धो बैठा।
Informal— Worthless or very cheap (antonym context).
बाज़ार गिरने पर अधिक मूल्य के शेयर मिट्टी के मोल हो गए।
Informal— To spend a lot of money.
अधिक मूल्य की कार खरीदने के लिए जेब ढीली करनी पड़ेगी।
Informal— A matter of prestige (often why people buy high-value items).
अधिक मूल्य की गाड़ी खरीदना उसके लिए नाक का सवाल था।
Informal— To spend generously.
उसने अधिक मूल्य के उपहारों पर दिल खोलकर खर्च किया।
NeutralEasily Confused
Sounds similar to Mūlya.
Mūl means 'root' or 'original', while Mūlya means 'price' or 'value'.
मूल कारण (Root cause) vs अधिक मूल्य (High value).
Phonetically similar.
Maulī is a sacred thread tied on the wrist in Hindu rituals.
पुजारी ने मौली बांधी।
Phonetically similar.
Mallā can refer to a boatman or a wrestler in some contexts.
मल्लाह नाव चला रहा है।
Phonetically similar.
Not a standard Hindi word; might be confused with names or dialects.
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Phonetically similar.
Mulā means radish in some dialects (Standard: Mūlī).
सब्जी में मूली है।
Sentence Patterns
यह [Noun] अधिक मूल्य का है।
यह घर अधिक मूल्य का है।
मेरे पास [Adjective] [Noun] है।
मेरे पास अधिक मूल्य की घड़ी है।
[Noun] अधिक मूल्य का/की हो सकता/सकती है।
यह निवेश अधिक मूल्य का हो सकता है।
चूंकि यह [Noun] अधिक मूल्य का है, इसलिए...
चूंकि यह कार अधिक मूल्य की है, इसलिए इसका बीमा ज़रूरी है।
बाज़ार में [Noun] के अधिक मूल्य का होने का कारण...
बाज़ार में सोने के अधिक मूल्य का होने का कारण मांग है।
किसी भी [Noun] के अधिक मूल्य का मूल्यांकन...
किसी भी अमूर्त संपत्ति के अधिक मूल्य का मूल्यांकन कठिन है।
क्या आप [Noun] अधिक मूल्य का खरीदना चाहेंगे?
क्या आप कैमरा अधिक मूल्य का खरीदना चाहेंगे?
[Noun] की तुलना में [Noun] अधिक मूल्य का है।
चांदी की तुलना में सोना अधिक मूल्य का है।
Word Family
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Verbs
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How to Use It
Common in formal speech, news, and business; rare in street slang.
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Adhik mūlya kā kār
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Adhik mūlya kī kār
Car is feminine in Hindi.
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Bahut mahangā adhik mūlya kā
→
Bahut adhik mūlya kā
Redundant use of two words for 'expensive'.
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Adhik mūlya ke ghar meṃ
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Adhik mūlya ke ghar meṃ
This is actually correct, but learners often forget the 'ke' in the oblique case.
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Adhik mool ka
→
Adhik mūlya kā
Mool means root; Mūlya means value.
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Adhik mūlya kā kapṛe
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Adhik mūlya ke kapṛe
Clothes are plural, so use 'ke'.
Tips
Gender Agreement
Always look at the noun. If it ends in 'ā', it's usually masculine (kā). If it ends in 'ī', it's usually feminine (kī).
Register Choice
Use this phrase in written reports or when presenting to a boss to sound more educated.
Synonym Nuance
Remember that 'Adhik Mūlya Kā' focuses on price, while 'Bahumūlya' focuses on the rarity or importance.
The 'Dh' Sound
Ensure you breathe out slightly when saying 'dh' in 'Adhik'. It's an aspirated sound.
Business Hindi
This is a key phrase for anyone looking to work in an office environment in India.
Respect Value
Using formal terms for money shows you take the financial discussion seriously.
Root Association
Connect 'Mūlya' with 'Million'. A million is a high value.
Avoid Redundancy
Don't say 'Bahut zyāda adhik mūlya'. Just 'bahut adhik mūlya' or 'adhik mūlya' is enough.
News Practice
Listen to business news on All India Radio to hear this phrase in context.
Negotiation
In a formal negotiation, using this phrase can make your arguments sound more objective.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Think of 'Adhik' as 'Add-ic' (adding more) and 'Mūlya' as 'Million' (a high price). So, 'Adding Millions' makes it 'Adhik Mūlya Kā' (expensive).
Visual Association
Imagine a price tag with many zeros on it attached to a gold bar. The gold bar represents 'Mūlya' (value) and the extra zeros represent 'Adhik' (more).
Word Web
Challenge
Try to find three items in your room and describe them using 'adhik mūlya kā/ke/kī'. Remember to check the gender of the items!
Word Origin
Derived from Sanskrit 'Adhika' (meaning additional, more, or superior) and 'Mūlya' (meaning price, worth, or value). The particle 'kā' is a standard Indo-Aryan genitive marker.
Original meaning: Literally 'of superior value' or 'of greater price'.
Indo-Aryan / Indo-European.Cultural Context
Be careful using this when talking to someone who might be struggling financially, as it can sound boastful. 'Mahangā' is more empathetic.
Equivalent to terms like 'high-end', 'premium', or 'high-ticket' in English marketing and finance.
Practice in Real Life
Real-World Contexts
Real Estate
- अधिक मूल्य की ज़मीन
- अधिक मूल्य का फ्लैट
- संपत्ति का मूल्य
- बढ़ता हुआ मूल्य
Finance
- अधिक मूल्य के शेयर
- उच्च मूल्य वाली मुद्रा
- निवेश का मूल्य
- बाज़ार मूल्य
Jewelry Shop
- अधिक मूल्य का हार
- कीमती पत्थर
- सोने का मूल्य
- शुद्धता और मूल्य
News/Politics
- अधिक मूल्य के नोट
- सरकारी परियोजना
- बजट आवंटन
- आर्थिक मूल्य
Art Gallery
- अधिक मूल्य की पेंटिंग
- कलाकार का मूल्य
- नीलामी का मूल्य
- ऐतिहासिक मूल्य
Conversation Starters
"क्या आपको लगता है कि यह पेंटिंग अधिक मूल्य की है?"
"शहर के इस हिस्से में ज़मीन अधिक मूल्य की क्यों है?"
"क्या आपके पास कोई अधिक मूल्य का शौक है?"
"निवेश के लिए अधिक मूल्य के शेयर बेहतर हैं या कम मूल्य के?"
"अधिक मूल्य की वस्तुओं को सुरक्षित कैसे रखें?"
Journal Prompts
अपने जीवन की सबसे अधिक मूल्य की वस्तु के बारे में लिखें।
क्या अधिक मूल्य का होना हमेशा बेहतर गुणवत्ता का संकेत है?
यदि आपके पास बहुत अधिक मूल्य की संपत्ति हो, तो आप क्या करेंगे?
समय अधिक मूल्य का है या पैसा? अपने विचार लिखें।
एक अनुभव बताएं जब आपने कोई अधिक मूल्य की चीज़ खरीदी हो।
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsUsually, no. It refers to monetary value. For a person's worth, use 'महत्वपूर्ण' (important) or 'मूल्यवान' (valuable in a character sense).
They mean the same thing, but 'Adhik Mūlya Kā' is much more formal. Think 'High-value' vs 'Expensive'.
You can say 'और भी अधिक मूल्य का' or simply 'उससे अधिक मूल्य का'.
Yes, in this specific phrase, 'Adhik' modifies 'Mūlya' to indicate the level of value.
Only if you are speaking formally about the food industry. In a restaurant, use 'mahangā'.
It is 'ke'. For example: 'Adhik mūlya ke ghar' (High-value houses).
The formal opposite is 'कम मूल्य का' (kam mūlya kā) meaning 'of low value'.
In Urdu, 'Ziyāda qīmat ka' is more common, though 'Mūlya' is understood in Hindi-Urdu (Hindustani) contexts.
Yes, 'Adhik mūlya kā samay' (High-value time) is correct and sounds very sophisticated.
Yes, especially for luxury brands to create a sense of premium quality.
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Listen and identify the gender: 'Adhik mūlya kī sampatti'.
Listen and identify the gender: 'Adhik mūlya kā ghar'.
Listen and identify if plural: 'Adhik mūlya ke noṭ'.
Listen: 'Sona adhik mūlya kā hai.' What is high-valued?
Listen: 'Adhik mūlya kī ghaṛī kharīdī.' What was bought?
Listen: 'Nivesh adhik mūlya kā thā.' Was the investment cheap?
Listen: 'Adhik mūlya ke share beche.' What was sold?
Listen: 'Adhik mūlya kī sevāyeṃ.' Is it singular or plural?
Listen: 'Adhik mūlya kā hīrā gum gayā.' What was lost?
Listen: 'Adhik mūlya kī kār kahāṃ hai?' What is being asked?
Listen: 'Adhik mūlya ke kapṛe mat lo.' Is it advice or a question?
Listen: 'Adhik mūlya kī bhūmi.' What type of asset is it?
Listen: 'Adhik mūlya kā anubandh.' What is it?
Listen: 'Adhik mūlya kī peṃṭiṅg.' What is the object?
Listen: 'Adhik mūlya ke utpād.' What is the object?
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Summary
The phrase 'अधिक मूल्य का' is your go-to expression for 'expensive' when you want to sound professional, precise, and sophisticated in Hindi. For example: 'यह एक अधिक मूल्य की संपत्ति है' (This is a high-value property).
- Formal way to say 'expensive' or 'high-priced' in Hindi.
- Consists of 'Adhik' (high) + 'Mūlya' (value) + 'Kā' (of).
- Must agree with the noun's gender and number (kā/ke/kī).
- Commonly used in news, finance, and professional documents.
Gender Agreement
Always look at the noun. If it ends in 'ā', it's usually masculine (kā). If it ends in 'ī', it's usually feminine (kī).
Register Choice
Use this phrase in written reports or when presenting to a boss to sound more educated.
Synonym Nuance
Remember that 'Adhik Mūlya Kā' focuses on price, while 'Bahumūlya' focuses on the rarity or importance.
The 'Dh' Sound
Ensure you breathe out slightly when saying 'dh' in 'Adhik'. It's an aspirated sound.
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