kuchlar

Kuchlar is a noun used in Uzbek and other Turkic languages to mean “powers” or “strengths.” It is the plural form of kuch, which denotes power, strength, or capacity. The term covers both physical strength and more abstract forms of power, such as influence, energy, or capability, and it can be used in everyday speech, literature, and journalism to refer to multiple kinds of power or forces.

Morphology and scripts: In Uzbek orthography written in the Latin-based standard, it appears as kuchlar. In the older Cyrillic script, it is written күчлар. The plural is formed by adding the suffix -lar to the singular kuch, and possessive or other grammatical suffixes attach to the plural as needed (for example, kuchlari meaning “his/her/their powers”). The root kuch is common across Turkic languages, yielding cognate forms with similar meanings, though exact spelling and pronunciation vary by language and script.

Usage notes: Kuchlar does not specify a single source of power; context is required to distinguish physical strength, organizational or political power, natural forces, or divine or supernatural powers. It can be used in both literal and figurative senses and frequently appears in discussions of capability, influence, or energy at individual, communal, or systemic levels.

See also: Power, Strength, Force, Capability, Turkic languages.