Ilovalar

Ilovalar is a term in Uzbek that functions as the plural form of ilova. It is used in several contexts to indicate either attachments to documents or software applications, depending on the domain. The word reflects the flexible nature of language use in contemporary Uzbek, and its meaning is often inferred from surrounding text.

In bureaucratic and legal settings, ilova refers to attachments or supplementary materials appended to a document, such as reports, contracts, or forms. The plural ilovalar denotes multiple such attachments. Common phrases include ilovalar roʻyhati (list of attachments) and ilovalarni yuborish (to send attachments).

In the digital and computing sphere, ilova denotes a software application or program, particularly on mobile devices and desktops. Here ilovalar refers to apps available in app stores or installed on devices. This sense has become widespread with rising digital adoption, making ilova a standard term for software in Uzbek discourse.

Linguistically, ilova is a feminine noun with plural ilovalar, and it forms related compounds in various contexts. For learners, distinguishing senses relies on context, with document-related usage often appearing in formal writing and technology usage in everyday language.

See also: Dastur (software), Hujjat (document), App (loanword).