qilmoq

Qilmoq is an Uzbek verb meaning to do or to make. It is a core lexical item in the language and is used to describe actions across a wide range of contexts. The base infinitive form qilmoq is formed from the stem qil- with the infinitive suffix -moq, a common pattern in Uzbek for creating non-finite forms that can be combined with other elements to express tense, aspect, or mood.

In Uzbek grammar, finite verb forms attach person and number suffixes to the stem, so qilmoq participates in regular conjugation patterns like other verbs. The word’s versatility comes from its ability to pair with auxiliary constructions and with other words to form phrases that specify intention, continuity, or completion. The negated infinitive is qilmaslik, meaning not to do, and other derivatives are built from the same stem to express related meanings.

Etymologically, qilmoq is of Turkic origin and shares its semantic core with cognate verbs in related languages, all indicating the basic action of doing or making. This root underpins a broad family of expressions used in everyday speech, education, media, and literature, reflecting the central role of action verbs in Uzbek.

In usage, qilmoq appears in sentences that describe actions, plans, or habitual activities and serves as the foundation for many compound verbal constructions. It is taught as a fundamental verb in language learning and remains widely used in formal and informal Uzbek alike.