Qolmoq

Qolmoq is a common Uzbek verb meaning to stay, to remain, or to be left behind. It is used to describe the act of continuing to be in a place or state after others have moved on, or of something that remains when something else has departed. The word can refer to physical staying at a location as well as more abstract notions, such as continuing to exist in a situation or continuing to adhere to a principle.

Grammar and forms: Qolmoq is an intransitive verb and forms its tenses and aspects with standard Uzbek suffixes and auxiliary constructions. Derived forms include qolgan, meaning “remaining” or “the ones that remained” (past participle); qolayotgan, meaning “staying” or “in the process of staying” (present participle); and qolib qolish, a fixed phrase meaning “to stay behind” or “to be left behind.” The present, past, and future tenses are expressed with regular Uzbek endings that agree with the subject in person and number.

Usage: In everyday speech, qolmoq frequently appears in contexts about staying longer than planned, remaining at a place, or maintaining a state over time. It also occurs in idiomatic and figurative expressions, such as qolib qolish to describe being left behind or excluded, and qolgan vaqt to denote the remaining time in a schedule or plan.

Related concepts: The root qol- underpins several related forms and compounds, including phrases that express remaining time, persistence, or the act of staying in a given condition. As with many Uzbek verbs, qolmoq interacts with aspect and mood through auxiliary constructions and participial forms, enabling nuanced expression of duration and continuity.