Ihaste

Ihaste is a Finnish word. It translates most directly to "envy" in English. However, the nuances of ihaste often encompass admiration or respect for someone else's qualities, possessions, or achievements, mixed with a slight desire to possess or experience the same. It isn't necessarily a negative emotion, unlike the English "envy" which often carries connotations of resentment or ill will. Ihaste can be a motivating force to improve oneself or achieve similar goals. The intensity of the emotion can vary from mild appreciation to a stronger desire.