/ˈkunːiɑ/, [ˈkunːiɑ̝]
AlkuperäFrom Proto-Finnic *kunnija (compare Ingrian kunnia, Karelian kunnivo, Votic kunnia), borrowed from Proto-Germanic *kunją (compare English kin). The meaning changed from “family, clan” to “noble family, family honor” and finally to “honor”.
- honor, honour (respect, favorable reputation; dignity; sense of self-worth)
“Hänen kunniansa on kyseessä.” — His honor is at stake.
“Minulla on lahja sinulle tämän päivän kunniaksi.” — I have a gift for you in honor of this day.
- distinction, honor (privilege, feature that causes someone or something to stand out as being better)
“Minulla oli kunnia istua suurlähettilään vieressä.” — I had the honor of sitting next to the ambassador.
“Hänellä oli kunnia tavata kuningatar.” — She had the distinction of meeting the Queen.
- credit, honor (recognition and respect for one's achievements)
“antaa kunnia sinne, minne kunnia kuuluu” — to give credit where credit is due
“Minä tein työn, mutta hän otti kunnian.” — I did the work but he took the credit.
- glory
“Jumalan on kunnia korkeuksissa, maan päällä rauha ihmisillä, joita hän rakastaa.” — Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!
- honorary
“kunniamaininta” — honorary mention
“kunniajäsen” — honorary member
Muodotkunnia(nominative, singular) · kunniat(nominative, plural) · kunnia(accusative, nominative, singular) · kunniat(accusative, nominative, plural) · kunnian(accusative, genitive, singular) · kunniat(accusative, genitive, plural) · kunnian(genitive, singular) · kunnioiden(genitive, plural) · kunnioitten(genitive, plural) · kunniain(genitive, plural, rare) · kunniaa(partitive, singular) · kunnioita(partitive, plural) · kunniassa(inessive, singular) · kunnioissa(inessive, plural) · kunniasta(elative, singular) · kunnioista(elative, plural) · kunniaan(illative, singular) · kunnioihin(illative, plural) · kunnialla(adessive, singular) · kunnioilla(adessive, plural)