Oqmoq

Oqmoq is a term that appears in Turkic-language contexts, most commonly associated with Uzbek. Linguistically, it can be read as an infinitive verb form built from the root oq, meaning white, plus the infinitive suffix -moq, which is used across Turkic languages to form verbs. In standard Uzbek usage, however, the root "oq" is often combined with other morphemes to express whitening or becoming white, such as "oq bo‘lmoq" (to become white) or "oqartmoq" (to whiten); "oqmoq" as a standalone verb is not widely attested in modern Uzbek dictionaries and may appear in dialectal or archaic texts. The exact semantics of "oqmoq" would therefore be highly context-dependent.

Oqmoq may also function as a proper name. It is found as a place name in various parts of Central Asia in some transliterations, and as a surname in communities with Uzbek or Turkic heritage. Because of the variability of transliteration and language contact, the same form may refer to different localities or families.

See also: Uzbek language, Turkic verbs, infinitive forms.