Qollash

Qollash, also written qo‘llash, is a verb in Uzbek that means to apply, use or employ something—such as a method, rule, device, or document. It is widely used in formal and technical language to indicate putting a practice or instrument into effect. In everyday speech it can simply mean to use something for a purpose.

Etymology and form: The word is generally linked to the noun qo‘l meaning “hand,” and the verb-forming suffix -lash, yielding a verb that conveys the act of applying or using. In transliteration without the apostrophe, it may appear as qollash. The noun form related to the action is often qo‘llanish (usage, application) or qo‘llash itself in some contexts, as in discussions of how a practice is carried out.

Usage and grammar: Qollash is a transitive verb. Examples include: “U usulni qo‘llash zarur” (It is necessary to apply this method) or “Biz bu usulni qo‘llaymiz” (We apply this method). Conjugation follows Uzbek verb patterns: men qo‘llayman (I apply), sen qo‘llaysan (you apply), u qo‘llaydi (he applies). The related noun qo‘llanish expresses the notion of usage or application, as in “qo‘llanish ko‘rsatkichlari” (usage indicators).

Contexts and nuances: The concept covers the practical use of tools, technologies, or rules, as well as the implementation of policies, laws, or procedures. In legal or administrative language, qo‘llash often appears in phrases like “qonunni qo‘llash” (to apply a law) or “me’yorlarni qo‘llash” (to apply regulations). The term is neutral and widely understood across Uzbek prose, manuals, and official documentation.

See also: qo‘llash (spelling variant), qo‘llanish, qo‘llab-quvvatlash.