faqatgina

Faqatgina is a particle in the Uzbek language that expresses exclusivity, meaning “only” or “merely.” It is used to restrict or emphasize what is being described and appears in both spoken and written Uzbek.

The form is treated as a fixed expression in modern Uzbek. It is widely described as a compound built from the Persian loanword faqat meaning “only,” with an intensifying element that reinforces the sense of exclusivity. While the precise historical development is not exhaustively documented in public sources, faqatgina is clearly established as a single word in contemporary Uzbek orthography and usage.

Usage in sentences is to emphasize that nothing beyond what is stated is intended. Faqatgina typically precedes the noun or verb phrase it modifies, or can appear at the start of a clause to set the scope for what follows. Example: “Bu faqatgina sinov.” translates as “This is only a test.” In everyday speech, faqatgina serves to sharpen or constrain a statement, signaling that the speaker is restricting the referent to a single item, person, or idea.

See also: Uzbek language; Persian loanwords in Uzbek; Turkic linguistics.