apreciat

Apreciat is a Romanian term that functions as both the past participle and an adjective derived from the verb a aprecia, meaning to value, to regard highly, or to recognize the value of something. As an adjective, apreciat describes something that is valued or esteemed; as a past participle, it indicates that someone or something has been valued or acknowledged.

Etymology and meaning: Apreciat is generally understood as the result of valuing or recognizing worth. The verb a aprecia is used in a wide range of contexts, from everyday praise to formal assessments, and apreciat carries the sense of appreciation or esteem when describing a noun.

Usage and agreement: The form of apreciat agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies. For example, un obiect apreciat means a valued object, while ideea apreciată de public refers to an idea appreciated by the public. The related noun apreciere denotes the act or feeling of appreciation, and the verb a aprecia forms the basis for related expressions such as a aprecia, meaning to value, and a fi apreciat, meaning to be appreciated.

Comparison and notes: In Romanian, apreciat is primarily used in Romanian-language texts. In English-language contexts, the corresponding word is typically appreciated, though apreciat may appear in translations or when quoting Romanian material. The term is part of a broader family of expressions about value and esteem, including appreciation, esteem, and acknowledgment.

See also: a aprecia; apreciere; apreciație (in other languages and related terms for appreciation).