kunniarvoinen
Kunniarvoinen is a Finnish adjective meaning worthy of honor or dignified. It is used to describe a person, action, or thing that deserves respect, esteem, or moral recognition. The term can apply to individuals, such as kunniarvoinen mies, as well as to deeds or circumstances, for example kunniarvoinen teko, indicating that the act is admirable or honorable.
Etymology and form: The word is a compound of kunnia (honor) and arvoinen (worthy), with the common
Usage notes: Kunniarvoinen emphasizes moral merit or civic virtue. It is not interchangeable with more everyday
Related terms: kunnia (honor), arvo (worth/value), arvoisa ( courteous or honorable as a title), and kunniamaininta (commendation)
See also: Finnish vocabulary related to honor, virtue, and recognition, including kunnia, arvo, and arvoisa.