THE INFLUENCE OF ENGLISH LOANWORDS ON THE MODERN UZBEK LANGUAGE
Keywords:
English loanwords, Uzbek language, lexical borrowing, language adaptation, globalization, sociolinguistics, language evolutionAbstract
The present study examines the influence of English loanwords on the modern Uzbek language, focusing on media, education, and everyday communication. A total of 1,500 lexical items were analyzed, of which 450 were identified as English borrowings. Quantitative analysis revealed that technology-related terms accounted for 40% of all loanwords, followed by business (20%), lifestyle and fashion (15%), education (13.3%), and social media (11.7%). Qualitative analysis highlighted the varying degrees of phonological and morphological adaptation of English words in Uzbek, illustrating the natural process of lexical integration. Sociolinguistic factors, including age, education, and exposure to English-language media, were found to significantly influence the usage of loanwords. The study concludes that English borrowings play a vital role in enriching the Uzbek lexicon and facilitating communication in modern contexts, while also presenting challenges for the preservation of native vocabulary and linguistic identity.References
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