arvostuksen

Arvostus is a Finnish noun with several related but distinct senses. It most commonly refers to esteem, respect, or appreciation shown toward a person or their actions. It can also denote the valuation or appraisal of something’s worth, as when an expert assesses the value of an asset, a work of art, or a property. The verb form arvostaa means to value, to esteem, or to appreciate, and arvostus is the corresponding noun.

The word is derived from arvo, meaning value or worth, and is closely linked to the verb arvostaa. In written Finnish, the form arvostuksen is the genitive singular: it marks possession or relation, as in phrases like arvostuksen kohde (the object of esteem) or arvostuksen taso (the level of esteem).

Usage and nuance differ by context. In social and interpersonal language, arvostus expresses admiration or regard for someone’s qualities or achievements, for example, “hänen panoksensa saivat suuren arvostuksen.” In economic or professional contexts, arvostus can mean the appraisal or estimated value of an asset, such as a property or a work of art. A related term is arvostelu, which means a critique or review, not a direct synonym but related in meaning to evaluation and judgment. Kunnioitus is a closely related but distinct term often used for formal respect toward people or institutions.

See also: arvostelu, arvostaa, kunnioitus, arvo.