asosi

Asosi is a term that may refer to a linguistic form in Uzbek and other Turkic languages, most commonly encountered as a possessive construction derived from the noun asos, meaning basis or foundation. In this context, asosi functions as a possessive form roughly translating to "its basis" or "the basis of" when attached to a head noun in a sentence. The root asos itself comes from the Arabic word asās, meaning foundation, a source shared across several languages in the region. Related forms include asosi and the adjective asosiy, which means main or principal; these related terms are widely used in formal and administrative language.

In Uzbek language use, asosi occurs in compounds and phrases where a clear attribution to something's basis or foundation is required, for example in discussions of organizations, systems, or plans. It is part of a broader family of words built from asos and its derivatives, which also include nouns meaning foundation, basis, and core, as well as the adjective indicating primacy.

Beyond Uzbek and other Turkic varieties, asosi may appear less commonly as a surname or place name in various countries, but such uses are secondary to its linguistic function.

See also: asos, asosiy, Uzbek language, Turkic linguistics.