SEMANTIC FEATURES OF SOME TURKIC WORDS IN THE FOLKLORE LANGUAGE OF KHOREZM REGION
Abstract
This article investigates the semantic features of certain Turkic words found in the folklore language of the Khorezm. The oral literary heritage of the Khorezm people, rich with diverse genres, represents an integral part of the general Turkic and Uzbek artistic and cultural heritage, reflecting the national worldview, history, and values of the people. By analyzing the lexical layers of the Khorezm folklore, particularly through historical-comparative linguistics, etymology, and dialectology, the study highlights the preservation of ancient Turkic lexemes and their original meanings within this folklore. The article explores the common morphological patterns in Turkic languages, especially suffixes like -q, -g‘, -k, and their role in word formation and semantic development. Through detailed analysis of examples from Khorezm dialects and comparative data from other Turkic languages, the research reveals deep-rooted connections among Turkic languages and contributes to understanding the historical lexical development of the Uzbek language. The study underlines the significance of Khorezm folklore as a fundamental resource for the linguistic and cultural study of Turkic heritage. Keywords: Khorezm Folklore, Turkic Lexicon, Semantic Features, Word Formation, Suffixes, Historical Linguistics, Etymology, Uzbek Language, Dialectology, Oral Literature.