ünlüsü

ünlüsü is a Turkish noun meaning “the famous one” or “the celebrity.” It is formed from the adjective ünlü, meaning famous, by adding a suffix that yields a definite, singular reference to a particular person known for fame within a given context. The term thus designates a specific well-known individual rather than the general class of famous people (ünlüler).

In use, ünlüsü functions as a nominal expression that points to a single person who stands out in a discussion or scene. It carries a neutral to descriptive tone, and its exact nuance depends on context. The construction illustrates a broader Turkish pattern where adjectives can be extended with suffixes to form noun phrases that refer to a definite entity associated with the stated quality. For example, in a report or narrative, one might encounter a phrase equivalent to “the famous one among them” or “the celebrity in question,” conveyed by the form ünlüsü.

The term is primarily a functional linguistic form rather than a fixed cultural title. It remains one word and is distinct from the plural ünlüler (the famous people). While ünlüsü appears in formal or written Turkish to highlight a specific famous person, everyday speech more commonly uses synonyms or direct noun phrases such as “ünlü” or the name of the person involved.

See also: Turkish language, ünlü, celebrity.