Sovuq

Sovuq is a Turkic word meaning cold. In Uzbek, the term functions as an adjective to describe low temperature and as a noun referring to coldness or cold weather.

The word appears in everyday speech to describe weather (sovuq havo), temperatures (sovuq suv), and foods or drinks served cold (sovuq ichimlik). It can also convey non-literal coldness, such as a distant or unfriendly attitude (sovuq munosabatlar).

Etymology: Sovuq belongs to a family of Turkic words that express cold. It is cognate with Turkish soğuk and Azerbaijani soyuq, with corresponding forms in other Turkic languages, reflecting a shared semantic core across the family.

Usage notes: The sense of sovuq is broad and context-dependent. In literature and media it is used to evoke atmosphere or emotional tone, as well as to describe physical phenomena. The word is standard in Uzbek and is widely understood in regions where Uzbek and related Turkic languages are spoken.