beundran

Beundran is a Swedish noun meaning admiration—the feeling of respect and approval directed toward someone or something. It is formed from the verb beundra (to admire) with the noun suffix -an, and is used to denote both an internal experience of admiration and the outward display of that feeling.

Beundran can be directed at people, artistic works, natural phenomena, or ideas and achievements. It is commonly used in everyday language as well as in literary and media contexts to describe a strong positive appraisal that may inspire emulation or praise. The intensity of beundran can range from mild appreciation to intense reverence.

In psychological and cultural contexts, admiration is considered a social emotion that can motivate learning, aspiration, and prosocial behavior, while also potentially overlapping with respect. It is distinct from envy, which involves desire for what others have, though these emotions can coexist with love or affection.

Similar terms in other languages include English admiration, German Bewunderung, and Danish beundring. Etymologically, beundran reflects the core idea of noticing value in others or in their achievements and responding with approval.