"احترام" signifies the act of honoring, valuing, and showing regard to someone or something. It is deeply tied to cultural and moral traditions in Urdu-speaking societies, where respecting elders, teachers, and cultural values is highly emphasized. In literature, respect is often linked with dignity, love, and morality. The word holds importance in religious teachings, where respect for God, prophets, and fellow human beings is central.
Expanded Features:
- Polarity: Positive
- Register: Formal, moral, religious
- Pragmatic Sense: Signifies value and honor
Synonyms (Urdu): عزت، توقیر، ادب
Synonyms (English): admiration, deference, esteem, reverence
Antonyms (Urdu): بے ادبی، گستاخی
Antonyms (English): disrespect, dishonor, insult
Usage Contexts:
- Cultural and family traditions
- Religious context
- Interpersonal relations
Example Sentences:
Urdu: استاد کا احترام کرنا ہر شاگرد پر فرض ہے
English: Respecting the teacher is obligatory for every student
Urdu: والدین کے احترام سے دل سکون پاتا ہے
English: The heart finds peace in respecting parents
Urdu: ہمیں سب کے ساتھ احترام سے پیش آنا چاہیے
English: We should treat everyone with respect
Poetic Touch: "احترام انسانیت کی پہچان ہے۔"
Related Terms:
ادب (adab): courtesy
عزت (izzat): honor
توقیر (tauqeer): esteem