Fuqaroning

Fuqaroning is a genitive or possessive form in Uzbek grammar. It is created by adding the suffix -ning to the noun fuqarо (or fuqarо as the base for a possessive construction) to indicate possession or a close relationship. In English, the phrase would correspond to “the citizen’s” or “of the citizen.” The form is used to build noun phrases that specify what belongs to or relates to a single citizen.

Formation and use: In Uzbek, possessive markings attach to the possessor noun to show ownership or association. For a singular possessor, the suffix -ning is used, as in fuqaroning kitobi “the citizen’s book.” The plural possessive is expressed with a different suffix, such as fuqarolarning, to mean “the citizens’.” The base noun can appear in various contexts, and the possessor form (like fuqaroning) shifts depending on number and case in longer phrases.

Examples and context: Fuqaroning huquqlari (the rights of the citizen), fuqaroning arizasi (the citizen’s application or petition). In official or legal Uzbek, this construction is common for attributive phrases that discuss rights, duties, documents, or responsibilities tied to individuals or groups of citizens.

Notes: Fuqaroning serves as one example of the broader Uzbek possessive system, which uses suffixes to mark ownership or association. It is typically contrasted with fuqarolarning for plural possession.