ishlayapmiz

Ishlayapmiz is a present progressive verb form in Uzbek that conveys that the speaker and their group are currently engaged in work. The phrase literally translates to "we are working" and is widely used in everyday speech as well as written Uzbek to indicate ongoing activity by the speaker’s team or community.

Grammatically, ishlayapmiz is built from the Uzbek verb lexeme meaning to work, combined with the present-progressive aspect marker and the first-person plural suffix. In practice, it expresses a continuous action in the present and is suitable for both formal and informal contexts. The exact morphological analysis can vary with dialect or stylistic choice, but the core idea remains a collective, ongoing effort.

Usage and nuance: ishlayapmiz is common in conversations about current tasks, projects, or collaborative efforts. It can stand as a complete sentence or be embedded in longer statements about what is being done or planned. It signals inclusivity, as the speaker identifies with a group that is performing the action.

Examples include: Biz ishlayapmiz hozir. (We are working right now.) Biz yangi loyiha ustida ishlayapmiz. (We are working on the new project.) The phrase is versatile and understood across Uzbek-speaking communities, making it a standard expression for describing ongoing work.