kunnioita
Kunnioita is the second-person singular imperative form of the Finnish verb kunnioittaa, meaning to respect or to honour someone or something. The infinitive form is kunnioittaa, and the related noun kunnia means honor or dignity.
Etymology and related forms: Kunnioittaa is derived from kunnia, and is connected to related nouns such as
Usage: The imperative kunnioita is used to issue a direct instruction or exhortation to show respect. It
Notes: In Finnish etiquette and social norms, showing respect is considered a guiding behavior, and kunnioita