xizmatini

Xizmatini is a grammatical form in Uzbek that functions as a definite direct object of the noun xizmat (service, duty, function). It combines the possessive suffix i with the definite direct object marker ni, usually yielding a fused form that can be translated as “its service” or “the service,” depending on context.

Etymology and meaning: Xizmat is a Turkic noun with roots in Persian/Arabic khidmat, meaning service, duty, or function. The suffix -i marks possession (third person) and -ni marks the definite direct object. Together, xizmatini denotes a specific service belonging to someone or a service that is being referred to as a definite object in the sentence.

Grammar and usage: Xizmatini appears when the service in question is the direct object and is attributed to someone or something specific. It typically appears in predicates that describe performing, rendering, or referring to that service. The form may be accompanied by other elements to indicate the possessor or context, such as o‘z (one’s own) before it, or a possessor noun phrase preceding the verb.

Examples:

- U o‘z xizmatini bajarmoqda. Translation: He is performing his own service/duty.

- Rusumlar davlat xizmatini ko‘rsatdi. Translation: The formats/service of the state were rendered (i.e., he provided state service).

Notes: Xizmatini is distinct from xizmat in its base form; the suffixes convey possession and definiteness, shaping how the noun functions within a sentence. In broader usage, xizmat can refer to professional duties, public service, or acts of service, with xizmatini specifically marking the service as a definite object within the clause.