"اخلاق" refers to principles of right and wrong, personal behavior, and social conduct. It is central to Urdu literature, philosophy, and daily life, emphasizing respect, honesty, and integrity. Idioms such as "اچھے اخلاق" (good morals) highlight social acceptance and personal virtue. It is often used in poetry, storytelling, and educational contexts.
Expanded Features:
Polarity: Positive
Register: Everyday, Literary, Religious
Pragmatic Sense: Morality, conduct, behavior
Synonyms (Urdu): آداب، کردار، حسن سلوک
Synonyms (English): manners, morality, ethics
Antonyms (Urdu): بداخلاقی، بے ادبی
Antonyms (English): immorality, misconduct
Usage Contexts:
- Teaching moral values
- Literature and poetry
- Religious or philosophical discussions
- Evaluating behavior
- Social etiquette
Example Sentences:
Urdu: اچھے اخلاق سے سب متاثر ہوتے ہیں
English: Everyone is impressed by good manners
Urdu: والدین بچوں کو اخلاق سکھاتے ہیں
English: Parents teach morals to children
Urdu: اس کی اخلاقی تربیت بہترین ہے
English: His moral upbringing is excellent
Urdu: ادب اور اخلاق زندگی میں ضروری ہیں
English: Etiquette and ethics are essential in life
Urdu: استاد نے اخلاق کی اہمیت بیان کی
English: The teacher explained the importance of ethics
Poetic Touch:
"اخلاق کی روشنی دل کے اندھیروں کو روشن کرتی ہے"
Related Terms:
کردار (Kirdar): character
آداب (Aadaab): manners