kuuluakuuluisa

kuuluakuuluisa is a Finnish word that translates to "infamous" or "notoriously famous" in English. It is used to describe someone or something that is well-known for negative reasons, often for bad deeds, scandals, or a generally unfavorable reputation. The term carries a strong sense of negative notoriety.

While "famous" generally implies positive recognition, kuuluakuuluisa specifically denotes being famous for something bad. For example, a criminal who is widely known for their crimes might be described as kuuluakuuluisa. Similarly, a company that has been involved in a major scandal could be called kuuluakuuluisa. The word emphasizes the negative aspect of widespread recognition.

The etymology of kuuluakuuluisa can be broken down into its components. "Kuuluisa" means famous, and the repetition of "kuulu" emphasizes or intensifies the meaning. This doubling of the root word serves to highlight the degree of fame, in this case, a fame that is decidedly negative. It is a term used in Finnish to convey a specific kind of undesirable renown.