LEXICAL BORROWINGS COMPARISON IN UZBEK AND ENGLISH

Аннотация

This article examines the phenomenon of lexical borrowings in Uzbek and English, highlighting the historical and cultural contexts that have influenced the integration of foreign words into both languages. By analyzing various sources of borrowings, including technological advances, globalization, and cultural exchange, the article offers insights into how such borrowings reflect thedynamicnature of language and theinterplay between different cultures. It also explores phonological adaptations and semantic shifts resulting from the integration of borrowed terms, providing concreteexamples from both languages. Keywords: Lexical Borrowing, Uzbek Language, English Language, Language Contact, Cultural Exchange, Phonological Adaptation, Semantic Shift, Globalization, Language Change, Sociolinguistics