ECOLOGICAL TERMS COMMON TO TURKISH LANGUES

Abstract

This article aims to study the emergence, development, and etymology of environmental terms in the Karakalpak language. Most ecological terms in Turkic languages share meaning. The article examines different ecological terms, their usage in Turkish languages, and their phonetic and grammatical characteristics. Ecological terms often consist of everyday words, yet they take on unique and intriguing terminological meanings within the field of ecology. The article presents the variants of "duman," "dovul," "saksovul," and other environmental terms in Turkish languages, along with their respective meanings. The article also discusses etymological research and semantic term development. The article provides information about the formation of environmental terms in the Karakalpak language, their historical development, and their significance in linguistics. This study demonstrates the similarity of ecological terms in Turkic languages and their closeness in meaning while also providing important information for studying the language's historical development and lexicology.