Etmoq

Etmoq is a term that may appear in discussions of Uzbek grammar or in contexts where the pattern of Uzbek infinitives is being illustrated. In standard Uzbek, infinitives typically end with the suffixes -moq or -maq, attached to a verb stem (for example, yemoq “to eat,” ko’rmoq “to see,” qilmoq “to do”). The sequence etmoq resembles this pattern but is not a widely recognized, standalone lexical item in Uzbek dictionaries. It is more likely to be encountered as an illustrative or hypothetical form rather than as a common verb.

Because etmoq is not a canonical Uzbek verb, it is rarely listed as a separate entry in reference works. If it appears in text, its meaning is usually inferred from context, or it is treated as a morphological example showing how infinitives are formed with -moq. In contrast, actual Uzbek verbs commonly used in everyday language include yemoq, ko’rmoq, qilmoq, and others whose roots are productive in speech and literature.

Outside of linguistic discussions, etmoq could be found as a string in transliterations, names, or typographical variants, but there is no widely established meaning or usage of etmoq as a distinct concept in major reference sources. When encountered, the appropriate interpretation depends on context: a linguistic illustration of Uzbek verb formation, a proper noun, or a mistaken/ambiguous form rather than a standard lexical entry.