Oqishga

Oqishga is a non-finite verbal form in Uzbek derived from the verb o‘qish, meaning “to read” or “to study.” It is formed with the suffix -ishga, which marks an infinitive with a sense of purpose or intention. In usage, oqishga expresses studying or reading as an intended activity, goal, or future plan rather than a completed, finite action.

Morphology and meaning: The form oqishga attaches to the verbal stem to create an infinitive that can function as the object or purpose of a main verb. It is commonly used in constructions that indicate aim, plan, or motivation. The nuance is similar to the English “to study” when describing someone’s aims or preparations, rather than simply describing the act of reading.

Usage and examples: Oqishga often appears with verbs that denote intention or action toward studying. Examples include o‘qishga intilmoq (to strive to study), o‘qishga kirish (to enroll in studies), and o‘qishga tayyorlanmoq (to prepare to study). Sentences: U o‘qishga intilmoqda. (He is aiming to study.) Men o‘qishga kirish niyatidaman. (I intend to enroll in studies.) O‘qishga tayyorlanish uchun kitoblar oldim. (I bought books to prepare for studying.)

Relation to other terms: Oqish (reading/studying) is the base noun, while oqishga is the infinitive-form expression used in purpose-related phrases. The meaning of oqishga can shift with different main verbs, but it consistently conveys study as a goal, plan, or motivation rather than a standalone, completed action.