Bogliq

Bog'liq, often written as bogliq in ASCII, is an Uzbek adjective meaning related, connected, or dependent. It describes a relationship where one element is tied to or conditioned by another. The word is widely used in both everyday and formal Uzbek to indicate relevance or dependence between entities, ideas, or events. For example, Bu masala davlat siyosatiga bog'liq means “This issue is related to government policy.” Ma’lumotlar bog'liq manbalardan olingan can be rendered as “The data come from related/cited sources.”

Etymology and related forms: Bog'liq comes from the Turkic root bog'- meaning to tie or connect, with the suffix -liq forming a relational or abstract adjective. Cognates include Turkish bağlı and Azerbaijani bağlı, both meaning bound or related. Derivatives in Uzbek include bog'liqlik (connectedness, relevance) and bog'lanish (connection).

Usage in grammar: In Uzbek syntax, bog'liq describes dependent relationships. The expression bog'liq gap refers to a dependent clause, in contrast to mustaqil gap, the independent clause. This usage reflects how the term signals a grammatical or conceptual tie between parts of a sentence.

See also: Turkish bağ, Azerbaijani bağlı, bog'liqlik, mustaqil gap, bog'lanish.