süni

Süni is a Turkish adjective meaning artificial or synthetic. It is used to describe man-made or non-natural objects, processes, or phenomena, and it appears across technical, scientific, and everyday language to indicate that something is not natural or biologically produced.

In Turkish and related Turkic languages such as Azerbaijani, süni is widely used in compound terms to name artificial versions of things. Common examples include süni zeka (artificial intelligence), süni gübre (synthetic fertilizer), and süni deri (faux leather). The term helps distinguish artificial or manufactured forms from their natural counterparts, which are described with words like doğal in Turkish.

Linguistically, süni is a native Turkish word that has also been adopted in other Turkic languages with the same meaning. Its usage has expanded with modern technology and industry, where artificial or synthetic alternatives are frequently discussed. In everyday speech, süni can carry neutral, technical, or occasionally evaluative connotations depending on context.

See also: artificial intelligence, synthetic materials, artificial fertilizers.