taqqoslaganda

Taqqoslaganda is an Uzbek linguistic term meaning “in comparison” or “when compared.” It is a non-finite, adverbial participle derived from taqqoslash (to compare) with the suffix -ganda. The word is used to introduce a clause or statement that contrasts with another fact, highlighting differences or degrees between two elements.

Formation and use: Taqqoslaganda typically follows the main clause or noun phrase being compared and links it to the contrasting information that follows. It can express comparisons of qualities, quantities, or situations, and it often appears in formal or analytic writing, such as essays, reports, or reasoned arguments. In translation, it corresponds to English phrases like “in comparison,” “compared with,” or “when compared to.” The nuance depends on context and punctuation; the clause introduced by taqqoslaganda states how the subject differs from the baseline.

Grammatical notes: The construction is flexible with punctuation; it can occur mid-sentence or at the beginning to set up the comparison. It is especially common when presenting opposing or contrasting observations and when authorial stance requires a clear frame of reference for evaluation.

Examples:

- U tezroq yuguradi, taqqoslaganda men sekinroq yuguraman. (He runs faster; in comparison I am slower.)

- Taqqoslaganda, oldingi davrda yoshlar ko'proq imkoniyatga ega edi. (Compared to the past, young people had more opportunities.)

See also: comparison in Uzbek grammar; adverbial participles; taqqoslash.