A comparative analysis of the “-ing” suffix in English and Uzbek: divergent purposes in similar prominence
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Uzbek, English, suffix, morphology, verbal noun, participle, gerund, comparative linguisticsAbstract
e “-ing” suffix in English and Uzbek holds a prominent role in each language, but it serves fundamentally different linguistic functions. In English, the suffix predominantly forms the present participle, gerunds, and verbal nouns. Conversely, in Uzbek, while "-ing" is not used in verb morphology, a sound-alike suffix, "-ng" or "-ning," performs essential nominal and genitive functions. This article compares the functions of "-ing" in English with those of "-ning" in Uzbek, illustrating the differences and uncovering intriguing insights into language evolution and morphology.
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