özgü

Özgü is a Turkish term that appears chiefly in literary, linguistic, and cultural contexts. In modern standard Turkish, the more common adjective with related meaning is özgün; özgü is far less used as a standalone word today, and when it does appear it tends to convey notions connected with intrinsic, inherent, or native nature. The precise usage of özgü is more restricted and can be found in historical or regional texts, where it is used to describe something as originating from its own essence rather than being external or borrowed.

In semantic terms, özgü can be interpreted as expressing an internal or intrinsic characteristic, an attribute inherent to a thing, person, or culture. It may appear in phrases such as özgü nitelikler (inherent characteristics) or özgü kültür (native or indigenous culture), though such formations are relatively uncommon in contemporary everyday Turkish and are more typical in scholarly or stylistic writing. Because of its limited current usage, many speakers and writers prefer özgün when they want to denote originality or authenticity.

Apart from its adjectival use, özgü is also encountered as a given name in Turkish, reflecting the same core idea of self or essence behind the word. Overall, özgü functions as a historical or stylistic variant in Turkish, with özgün serving as the dominant term in modern usage.