Auväärimine

Auväärimine is an Estonian noun describing the act or result of recognizing someone’s merit by granting an honor or distinction. The term combines au, meaning “honor,” with väärimine, related to deeming or valuing someone worthy. In English, auväärimine is often translated as the conferral of an honor or an honorary distinction.

Use and context: Auväärimine is primarily employed in formal or official language. It refers to the process by which a person is awarded state decorations, orders, medals, or honorary titles in recognition of service, achievement, or merit. The outcome of auväärimine is the status of the recipient as an honoree. In many cases, such recognitions are enacted through government decrees, presidential acts, or official ceremonies.

Relations and distinctions: Auväärimine is closely related to autasu, the object “award,” and au, the abstract concept “honor.” While autasu denotes the prize or decoration itself, auväärimine emphasizes the act of bestowing that recognition. The term is commonly found in biographical notes, official announcements, and discussions of national honors.

See also: Estonian honours system, state decorations of Estonia, autasu, au.