Etayotgan

Etayotgan is a present participle form in Uzbek grammar derived from the verb etmoq, meaning “to do.” It denotes an action that is currently happening or is in progress relative to the time of reference. The participle is formed by attaching the suffix -ayotgan to the verb stem, and it functions both adjectivally and in clauses to describe a noun or situation that is ongoing. Like other Uzbek adjectives, etayotgan agrees with the noun it modifies in number and case.

In usage, etayotgan is most commonly seen in phrases that highlight ongoing activity. It can modify a noun to form a compound noun phrase such as etayotgan ishlar (the tasks that are being done) or etayotgan odam (the person who is doing something). It also appears in relative constructions to indicate simultaneity or contemporaneity, for example, in clauses describing actions that coincide with another moment or event. The form is versatile in both written and spoken Uzbek and is often preferred when a speaker wants to emphasize that an action is not yet completed.

Examples:

- Etayotgan ishlar ko‘p e’tibor talab qiladi. (The tasks that are being done require a lot of attention.)

- U etayotgan suhbatni eshitib qoldi. (He overheard the ongoing conversation.)

- Etayotgan ishlar muvaffaqiyatli yakunlanishi uchun reja tuziladi. (A plan is made to ensure the ongoing tasks are completed successfully.)

Notes: etayotgan serves as a key present-progressive marker and can combine with possessive forms to indicate “my ongoing ...,” “your ongoing ...,” etc. It is part of a broader set of Uzbek participial forms used to convey aspect, simultaneity, and attribution in descriptive syntax.

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