süütunde
Süütunne is an Estonian noun that denotes the sense of guilt or moral self-evaluation that a person experiences after perceiving that they have caused harm or violated a norm. The form süütunde is a common inflected variant used in sentences, while the base term süütunne is the dictionary entry. The concept encompasses emotional discomfort, self-judgment, and a cognitive appraisal of one’s actions in relation to social or personal standards.
Etymology: The term combines sü 'blame' or 'fault' and tunne 'feeling' or 'sense', reflecting its roots in
Usage: In psychology, süütunne is discussed as a moral emotion that can motivate reparative behavior and adherence
Cross-cultural comparison: Equivalents include the English 'sense of guilt' and the German 'Schuldgefühl'; cross-linguistic study notes
See also: sense of guilt, moral emotions, remorse, Schuldgefühl.