Tutishga

Tutishga is an Uzbek non-finite form derived from the verb tutmoq or tutish, meaning to hold, seize, or catch. In Uzbek grammar, the suffix -ishga is used to create a verbal noun or infinitive-like form that can express purpose, projection of action, or the idea of “the act of doing something.” Therefore tutishga can be understood as “the act of catching” or as the infinitival form meaning “to catch” in contexts where a verb is required in non-finite form.

Morphology and function. The form is built from the verb stem tut- and the suffix -ishga, which attunes the word to function as a verbal noun. It often appears in constructions that express intention, purpose, or obligation, and it can link to auxiliary verbs such as qaror qilmoq (to decide), harakat qilmoq (to attempt), or urinmoq (to try). In these usages, tutishga conveys the sense of catching as the goal or planned action.

Usage. Tutishga is common in sentences that describe attempts, plans, or decisions related to catching something or someone. For example:

- Men uni tutishga qaror qildim. (I decided to catch him.)

- U tutishga urinmoqda. (He is trying to catch.)

- Tutishga harakat qildi. (He made an effort to catch.)

Notes. As a verbal noun, tutishga interacts with other sentence elements similarly to infinitives in Uzbek. It can function as the object of certain verbs or as part of compound expressions that express intention or purpose. Its precise meaning can shift slightly with context, but it generally centers on the act or aim of catching. See also tutish and tutmoq for related verb forms and their non-finite uses.