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kunnia — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • credit noun Recognition or praise given for something a person has done.
  • distinction noun A difference or contrast between two things.
  • glory noun Great honour, fame, or admiration earned through achievement.
  • honor noun Great respect or high regard, often earned through integrity or achievement.
  • honorary adj Given as a mark of respect, without the usual requirements or payment attached.
  • kudos noun Praise, credit, or recognition for something a person has achieved.
  • reputation noun The general opinion that people hold about someone or something.

Senses

kunnia is used for these senses in English:

  • credit (uncountable) Recognition, respect and admiration.
  • distinction (specifically) A feature that causes someone or something to stand out as being better; a mark of honour, rank, eminence or excellence; the quality of being distinguished.
  • glory Honour, admiration, or distinction, accorded by common consent to a person or thing; high reputation; renown.
  • glory Worship or praise.
  • honor (uncountable) Recognition of importance or value; respect; veneration (of someone, usually for being morally upright or successful).
  • honor (uncountable) The state of being morally upright, honest, noble, virtuous, and magnanimous; excellence of character; the perception of such a state; favourable reputation; dignity.
  • kudos Credit for one's achievements.
  • reputation What somebody or something is known for.

credit — full definition

  1. noun Recognition or praise given for something a person has done.
  2. noun An arrangement allowing a buyer to pay for goods or services later, or a bank to lend money.
  3. verb To add money to an account.
  4. verb To believe something, or to attribute an achievement to someone.

distinction — full definition

  1. noun A difference or contrast between two things.
  2. noun A special honor or mark of excellence.

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