beröm

Beröm is a Swedish noun meaning praise, commendation, or approbation. It refers to favorable judgment or recognition of someone’s actions, qualities, or achievements, expressed by others. In everyday language it is often used in more formal or written contexts than the more common synonym ros.

Grammatically, beröm is used with prepositions and forms such as ge beröm (to give praise) and få beröm av (to receive praise from). The related verb berömma means to praise, as in att berömma någon för insatsen. Common phrases include välförtjänt beröm (deserved praise), berömt arbete (praiseworthy work), and berömd, an adjective meaning famous or renowned, which shares its root with beröm.

Usage notes and nuance: beröm tends to be slightly more formal or official than ros, which is more everyday. It appears in educational, corporate, media, and institutional contexts, including awards, certificates, and testimonials. In translation, beröm corresponds to praise or commendation, depending on nuance, and can be used to describe recognition that is explicit and formal as well as spontaneous praise in professional or public settings.