Mashhura Abdujalilova
Namangan State Technical University, Uzbekistan

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Linguistic study of household vocabulary in English and Uzbek languages Mashhura Abdujalilova
Journal of Indigenous Culture, Tourism, and Language Vol. 1 No. 2 (2025): September
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35912/jictl.v1i2.3428

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Purpose: This study aims to analyze the linguistic features of household vocabulary in English and Uzbek, highlighting its role in reflecting cultural traditions, social structures, and communicative practices. The research emphasizes how everyday objects not only meet functional needs but also convey sociocultural values and family dynamics. Research methodology: The study applies a discourse and lexical analysis approach, drawing on explanatory dictionaries, cultural references, and examples from advertisements, conversations, and literature. Comparative analysis between English and Uzbek terms is used to uncover etymological origins, semantic development, and cultural significance. Results: Findings show that household vocabulary carries rich cultural meanings. For instance, words such as mebel and tandir demonstrate how language reflects both foreign influence and indigenous traditions. Household terms also reveal gender roles, family structures, and values of hospitality. Furthermore, modern technologies introduce new terminology, transforming how household items are named and perceived in daily discourse. Conclusions: Household vocabulary is a dynamic linguistic category closely tied to cultural identity and social life. It illustrates the intersection of language, tradition, and modernity, and provides insights into how material culture shapes communication across generations. Limitations: The analysis is limited to English and Uzbek, with reliance on selected dictionaries and cultural references. Broader cross-linguistic comparisons and larger corpora would strengthen generalizability. Contribution: The study contributes to pragmalinguistics and cultural linguistics by showing how domestic lexicon functions as both a linguistic system and a cultural marker, bridging language, identity, and social relations.
The study of lexical units denoting household items in comparative and metaphorical domains Mashhura Abdujalilova
Journal of Indigenous Culture, Tourism, and Language Vol. 1 No. 2 (2025): September
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35912/jictl.v1i2.3551

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Purpose: This study aims to examine the role of lexical units in advancing lexicography and understanding how languages evolve across different cultural contexts. The research highlights how lexical fields, dictionary theories, and cultural perceptions influence the categorization and interpretation of reality. Methodology: A qualitative literature review was conducted, drawing from studies in lexicography, sociolinguistics, and comparative linguistics. The analysis focused on three main areas: theoretical frameworks used in dictionaries, the organization of lexical fields, and cross-cultural perspectives on language categorization. Results: Findings indicate that lexical units are central to lexicography not only for dictionary compilation but also for documenting linguistic innovation. Researchers emphasize the importance of lexical fields such as household items, kinship terms, and technological vocabulary, which reveal both semantic shifts and cultural adaptation. Cross-cultural studies further demonstrate that the way nations classify and describe reality reflects deeper worldviews and societal values. Conclusion: Lexical studies strengthen the scientific basis of lexicography by connecting linguistic theory with cultural practices, ensuring that dictionaries remain relevant to contemporary users. Limitations: The study is limited to secondary sources, without primary data collection from fieldwork. Future research could incorporate corpus-based analysis or ethnographic approaches for richer insights. Contribution: This research contributes to lexicographic scholarship by underlining the necessity of analyzing lexical units as dynamic cultural markers. It provides a framework for linguists, lexicographers, and language learners to engage with vocabulary as both a linguistic and cultural phenomenon.
Lexical features of anthroponyms related to the vocabulary of household items Mashhura Abdujalilova
Journal of Indigenous Culture, Tourism, and Language Vol. 1 No. 2 (2025): September
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35912/jictl.v1i2.3552

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Purpose: This study aims to explore the lexical features of anthroponyms, focusing on their relationship with household vocabulary and their significance within the broader linguistic system. By examining how personal names are formed, used, and adapted across cultures, the research highlights their semantic, cultural, and pragmatic roles in society. Research methodology: The research applies a descriptive linguistic approach, analyzing theoretical perspectives from Uzbek and English onomastic scholarship. Comparative analysis of anthroponymic systems is conducted using linguistic, ethnographic, and pragmatic frameworks to reveal both universal and culturally specific naming practices. Results: Findings indicate that anthroponyms, beyond their primary naming function, encapsulate historical, cultural, and linguistic information. The study shows that naming customs reflect socio-economic conditions, spiritual beliefs, and cultural integration. Comparative insights reveal similarities in the role of names as markers of identity, while highlighting differences in legal regulation and cultural traditions between Uzbek and English contexts. Conclusions: The research concludes that anthroponyms are not merely identifiers but integral components of cultural identity and social interaction. Their analysis provides deeper understanding of the dynamics between language, culture, and society. Limitations: The study is primarily theoretical and descriptive, with limited empirical data. Broader cross-linguistic and ethnographic studies would strengthen the findings. Contribution: This work contributes to the fields of lexicology, onomastics, and linguopragmatics by emphasizing the role of anthroponyms as cultural and linguistic units that bridge personal identity and collective heritage.