Beruvchanlik

Beruvchanlik is a noun in Uzbek that designates the quality or tendency to give to others; in broad terms it corresponds to generosity or philanthropy. The word is formed from the verb ber- "to give" and the suffix -uvchanlik that marks a characteristic or state, thus "the state of being prone to give."

In social and cultural contexts, beruvchanlik denotes not only monetary charity but also readiness to share time, knowledge, or support. It is closely linked to mehmondo'stlik (hospitality) and communal reciprocity, and it is frequently depicted as a moral virtue in Uzbek literature, proverbs, and religious discourse. Acts of beruvchanlik include helping neighbors, donating to those in need, or volunteering; its practice is seen as strengthening social bonds and moral integrity.

In contemporary Uzbekistan and other Uzbek-speaking communities, beruvchanlik is discussed in education and public life as part of character formation and social ethics. It intersects with charitable institutions, social welfare, and religious duties such as zakat and sadaqa in Muslim contexts, though the concept also retains secular dimensions as a universal aspect of humane conduct.

Related concepts include generosity, philanthropy, hospitality, and charity.