Bizzat

Bizzat is an adverb in English used to mean in person, personally, or by one's own action. It is borrowed from Turkish bizzat, which conveys direct personal participation or attendance. The Turkish term is typically traced to a Persian or regional linguistic layer that emphasizes the self or direct presence. In English, bizzat signals firsthand involvement and is more common in formal or South Asian English contexts.

Usage and nuances. Bizzat is most often used to underscore that someone did something personally, rather than through an intermediary. It can modify verbs or appear in phrases such as “bizzat witnessed,” “bizzat attended,” or “bizzat involved.” In contemporary writing it carries a slightly regional or formal tone and is relatively rare outside certain English-speaking communities, particularly those influenced by Indian English usage.

Examples. The official confirmed the agreement bizzat, after reviewing the documents himself. Several witnesses testified bizzat, recounting the events as they occurred. The prime minister attended the briefing bizzat, rather than sending a representative.

See also. In English, closely related expressions include personally, in person, and firsthand. The term is sometimes considered jargon or regional in modern usage and is often replaced by more common equivalents in general writing.