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kunniamerkki — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • decoration noun The act of making something look more attractive, or an item added purely to embellish it.
  • honor noun Great respect or high regard, often earned through integrity or achievement.
  • order noun The arrangement of things in a particular sequence or pattern.

Senses

kunniamerkki is used for these senses in English:

  • decoration Specifically, any mark of honor to be worn upon the person, as a medal, cross, or ribbon of an order of knighthood, bestowed for services in war, great achievements in literature, art, etc.
  • honor (countable) A token of praise or respect; something that represents praiseworthiness or respect, such as a prize or award given by the state to a citizen.
  • order (countable) A decoration, awarded by a government, a dynastic house, or a religious body to an individual, usually for distinguished service to a nation or to humanity.

decoration — full definition

  1. noun The act of making something look more attractive, or an item added purely to embellish it.
  2. noun A medal, ribbon, or similar item awarded as an honor, especially for military service.

honor — full definition

  1. noun Great respect or high regard, often earned through integrity or achievement.
  2. noun A strong sense of what is morally right; personal integrity.
  3. verb To show great respect for someone or something.
  4. verb To fulfill or keep to an agreement, promise, or commitment.
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