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reverence in Finnish

reverence in Finnish is kunnioitus, jumalanpelko, kunnioituksen osoitus — reverence means deep respect and awe, often tinged with a sense of the sacred.

reverence in Finnish

kunnioitus
noun
Veneration; profound awe and respect, normally in a sacred context.
jumalanpelko
noun
Veneration; profound awe and respect, normally in a sacred context.
kunnioituksen osoitus
noun
An act of showing respect, such as a bow.
kunnioitettavuus
noun
The state of being revered.
pyhyys
noun
A form of address for some members of the clergy.
ylhäisyys
noun
A form of address for some members of the clergy.
kunnioittaa
verb
(transitive) To show or feel reverence to.
osoittaa kunnioitusta
verb
(transitive) To show or feel reverence to.

What does "reverence" mean?

  1. noun Deep respect and awe, often tinged with a sense of the sacred.
    "Visitors spoke in hushed tones, out of reverence for the ancient temple."
  2. verb To regard or treat with reverence.
    "The community reverences its founding elders."
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reverence in a sentence

  • Visitors spoke in hushed tones, out of reverence for the ancient temple.
  • He treated his grandfather's old tools with a kind of reverence.
  • The community reverences its founding elders.

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What is "reverence" in Finnish?

"reverence" in Finnish is kunnioitus, jumalanpelko, kunnioituksen osoitus. reverence means: Deep respect and awe, often tinged with a sense of the sacred.

How do you use "reverence" in a sentence?

Example: "Visitors spoke in hushed tones, out of reverence for the ancient temple." In Finnish, "reverence" is kunnioitus, jumalanpelko, kunnioituksen osoitus.

Are there other ways to say "reverence" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 8 translations listed for "reverence": kunnioitus, jumalanpelko, kunnioituksen osoitus, kunnioitettavuus, pyhyys, ylhäisyys.

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