Öznel

Öznel is a Turkish adjective meaning subjective, relating to personal opinions, feelings, or perspectives rather than objective facts. The term is commonly used to describe statements, judgments, or interpretations that reflect an individual's point of view rather than verifiable evidence.

In philosophy, aesthetics, linguistics, and the social sciences, öznel judgments are contrasted with nesnel (objective) judgments, which aim to be independent of personal bias. In journalism, criticism, and everyday speech, labeling a claim as öznel indicates that bias or personal experience shapes the stance rather than universal standards.

The phrase may appear in composite forms such as öznel görüş (subjective view), öznel değerlendirme (subjective assessment), or öznel yargı (subjective judgment). As a linguistic term, it is a standard Turkish adjective and not borrowed from another language. Its use reflects the ongoing distinction between subjectivity and objectivity in discourse.

Additionally, Öznel can appear as a surname in Turkish-speaking communities, though it is more commonly encountered as an adjective. The word is part of everyday Turkish and appears in academic, media, and literary contexts when discussing bias, perspective, or personal interpretation.