vaqtini

Vaqtini is a grammatical form found in Uzbek that derives from the noun vaqt, meaning time. It is created by combining the base word with a possessive suffix to indicate a definite possessor and with the object marker -ni, producing a noun phrase that roughly translates to “its time” or “the time of something.” In usage, vaqtini functions as a definite direct object within a sentence.

Morphology and usage notes: The core noun is vaqt (time). The possessive suffix marks a possessor (for example, its/their your etc., depending on context), and the definite direct-object marker -ni signals that the time is a specific, identifiable object of the action. The same root can appear in other case forms, but vaqtini specifically signals a definite time as the object of the verb. The form is more common in formal or literary Uzbek, though it also appears in everyday speech when a speaker emphasizes a particular time belonging to or associated with something.

Functional role: Vaqtini is used in sentences where a time-related noun needs to be treated as a direct object. Verbs that take such objects include those related to stating, knowing, scheduling, measuring, or reacting to time, among others. The exact pronoun possessive and surrounding syntax adapt to the subject, number, and context.

See also: Uzbek grammar, time words in Uzbek, possessive suffixes and object markers.

Note: This entry describes a grammatical form rather than a standalone lexical item, and its exact form may vary with dialect and register.