Lexical-Semantic Comparative Analysis of Headwear Vocabulary in Uzbek And Karakalpak Languages

Аннотация

This article is dedicated to the lexical-semantic comparative analysis of headwear vocabulary in the Uzbek and Karakalpak languages. The study aims to examine the etymological origins, semantic transformations, and cultural contexts of headwear-related terms in both languages, identifying their shared and distinct characteristics. The analysis focuses on the lexical-semantic features of terms such as “saukele” and “do‘ppi,” as well as their historical and contemporary usage differences. The article seeks to illuminate the linguistic and cultural interconnections between the Uzbek and Karakalpak peoples. Keywords: Saukele, do‘ppi, headwear, lexical-semantic analysis, Etymology, salla, takıya, chapan. terms. The methodology consists of the following Introduction: The Uzbek and Karakalpak peoples are steps: distinguished by their rich cultural heritage, particularly through their traditional clothing and headwear. Data Collection: Primary data were gathered from Headwear serves not only practical purposes but also linguistic and ethnographic sources, with a key focus on holds significant social, cultural, and symbolic value, the descriptions of headwear in “Uzbekistan’s Cultural reflecting the historical and ethnic identity of these Heritage in World Collections” (Volume IX), which peoples. According to “Uzbekistan’s Cultural Heritage provides detailed insights into the Karakalpak “saukele” in World Collections” (Volume IX), the Karakalpak and its cultural significance, as well as references to women’s “saukele” headwear, reminiscent of the Uzbek headwear such as “do‘ppi”. Additional sources, helmets of ancient Sak-Massaget warriors, is adorned including lexicographic materials like Uzbek and with silver pendants and embroidery, representing a Karakalpak dictionaries and ethnographic studies on pinnacle of artistic expression. In contrast, Uzbek traditional clothing, were consulted to compile a headwear such as “do‘ppi,” “salla,” and “sharf” forms comprehensive list of headwear-related terms in both an integral part of national attire, symbolizing social languages. Where direct access to Karakalpak status and aesthetic preferences. The vocabulary dictionaries was limited, secondary sources such as associated with these headwear items is crucial for Safarov’s studies on clothing and accessory vocabulary understanding the semantic richness of the languages, were utilized . Lexical-Semantic Analysis: The semantic their historical development, and the cultural fields of “saukele” and “do‘ppi” were analyzed by interconnections between these peoples. examining their denotative and connotative meanings. This involved identifying the core meanings, synonyms,