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
- noun The act of making something look more attractive, or an item added purely to embellish it.
- noun A medal, ribbon, or similar item awarded as an honour, especially for military service.
honor — full definition
- noun Great respect or high regard, often earned through integrity or achievement.
- noun A strong sense of what is morally right; personal integrity.
- verb To show great respect for someone or something.
- verb To fulfill or keep to an agreement, promise, or commitment.