keyingi

Keyingi is an Uzbek adjective meaning "next" or "following." It is used to indicate the element that comes after another in a sequence, time, or logic. In Uzbek, adjectives typically precede the noun they modify, so keyingi normally appears before the noun (for example, keyingi yil = "next year").

Etymology and formation: Keyingi is derived from the adverb keyin, meaning "after" or "later," with the suffix -gi creating a relational adjective. The form agrees with the noun it modifies in number and definiteness, as in keyingi kun ("the next day") and keyingi bosqich ("the next stage").

Usage notes: Keyingi is often contrasted with kelasi, another Uzbek term for "coming" or "upcoming." While kelasi can refer to forthcoming time more broadly, keyingi emphasizes sequence or position in relation to something previously mentioned. It also appears in journalistic and educational contexts to mark the subsequent item in a list.

Examples and context: In literature and media, phrases such as keyingi qism ("the next part"), keyingi saf ("the next round"), or keyingi yo'nalish ("the next direction") are common. The word is standard in modern Uzbek and is understood across dialects, making it a core part of everyday and formal writing.