Kuuluisimpana

Kuuluisimpana is a Finnish grammatical form derived from the adjective kuuluisin, meaning “the most famous.” It is the essive singular form used to express “as the most famous” in constructions where the adjective describes a role or status of a noun in the essive case. In practice, kuuluisimpana is formed by combining the superlative stem with the essive suffix -na, producing a phrase that roughly means “as the most famous.”

The form is typically part of a predicative expression in which both the adjective and the following noun appear in the essive case. A common structure is [kuuluisimpana] [näyttelijänä], meaning “as the most famous actor.” This usage emphasizes role or status within a given context, rather than a simple descriptive attribute. The accompanying noun is usually in the essive as well, reinforcing the sense of role.

Usage and examples:

- Hän esiintyi kuuluisimpana näyttelijänä elokuvassa. (He performed as the most famous actor in the film.)

- Heidät tunnettiin kuuluisimpana kollektiivina, kun projekti sai suuren media- huomion. (They were known as the most famous collective when the project received wide media attention.)

Relation to other forms:

Kuuluisimpana mirrors other essive constructions with adjectives in Finnish, such as parhaimpana (as the best). It illustrates how the essive suffix -na/-nä is used to express “in the role of” across different degrees of comparison.

See also: Finnish grammar, essive case, adjectives in Finnish, superlatives.