Vaqtli

Vaqtli is an Uzbek adjective meaning temporary or for a limited period. It describes things, conditions, or arrangements that are not permanent and are expected to change after a certain time. The sense of time boundness distinguishes vaqtli from permanent or long-lasting alternatives.

Etymology and form: The word is derived from vaqt, meaning time, with the adjectival suffix -li, which conveys a quality or characteristic. In usage, vaqtli conveys that the referenced item is time-bound or provisional, rather than lasting indefinitely.

Usage and context: Vaqtli is commonly applied in employment, administration, and everyday speech to indicate non-permanent status. For example, vaqtli ishchi refers to a temporary worker; vaqtli ruxsat describes a temporary permit; vaqtli xizmat can denote a service provided for a limited period. The term often appears in contrasts with doimiy (permanent) and with vaqtinchalik, a closely related word that explicitly means temporarily or for the time being.

Synonyms and related terms: Vaqtinchalik is a close synonym emphasizing temporariness, while doimiy denotes permanency. In some contexts, phrases such as “vaqtli muddat” (temporary period) or “vaqtli shartnoma” (temporary contract) are used to specify the time-bound nature.

See also: vaqtinchalik, doimiy, vaqt. Notes: As with many adjectives in Uzbek, the exact nuance depends on context, but vaxtli generally signals provisional status rather than indefinite duration.