Dunyodagi

Dunyodagi is an Uzbek adjectival form derived from the noun dunyo, meaning world, with the locative suffix -dagi. It conveys the sense of “in the world,” “worldwide,” or “of the world,” and is used to indicate global scope or worldly context. It frequently appears in constructions that compare or describe things on a world scale, such as dunyodagi eng katta narsa, meaning “the largest thing in the world.”

Etymology and grammar: The base is dunyo (world). The suffix -dagi attaches to form a modifier that locates the described noun within the world. The resulting form dunyodagi typically precedes the noun it modifies and can combine with phrases expressing magnitude or ranking, as in dunyodagi eng katta shaharlardan biri (one of the world’s largest cities). The construction is common in formal and journalistic Uzbek and is used with both singular and plural nouns.

Usage and nuance: Dunyodagi emphasizes global scope rather than a local setting. It is widely used to discuss rankings, characteristics, or phenomena that are considered across the entire world. It can appear in titles, reports, and descriptive passages, often paired with superlatives or comparatives to highlight a global perspective, for example, dunyodagi ko‘plab madaniy boyliklar (many cultural treasures in the world).

See also: dunyo, dunyodagi eng, global concepts in Uzbek terminology.