Toplashmoqda

Toplashmoqda is a present continuous form of the Uzbek verb toplash, which means “to gather,” “to collect,” or “to assemble.” The suffix –moqda indicates ongoing action, similar to the English “-ing” form or “is/are” + verb. Consequently toplashmoqda translates roughly to “is gathering” or “is collecting.” The form is formed by taking the verb root toplash, removing the infinitive suffix –ish, and attaching the progressive suffix –moqda, producing toplash–moqda.

In Uzbek syntax, toplashmoqda can function as a main verb in a clause or as part of a compound verb construction. It is frequently used in spoken Uzbek to describe actions that are in progress, for example: “Biz mevalarni to‘plab bo‘laymiz, shuning uchun ham oilamiz toplashmoqda” (“We are collecting fruits, so our family is gathering.”) The progressive suffix –moqda is attached to the verb stem regardless of tense markers that may precede it, making it a flexible tool for real‑time narration or descriptive prose.

The formation and usage of toplashmoqda illustrate the agglutinative nature of the Uzbek language, where meaning is constructed by adding a series of suffixes to a root. The progressive suffix –moqda is one of the most common in modern Uzbek, and it appears with many other verbs such as o‘qiydi ( is reading) from o‘qish or shaylik (is lying) from shaylik. Thus toplashmoqda serves as an instructive example for students learning the progressive aspect in Uzbek.