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2025-05-01
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Numbers in Turkish and Uzbek languages and their symbolic meanings
Abdug‘ofurova Durdona Muzaffar qizi
Intern teacher at Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies
Keywords: Turkish language, Uzbek language, symbolic meaning, numbers, folklore, culture, tradition, linguistic comparison, ethnolinguistics
Abstract
Numbers have always held deep symbolic significance across various cultures, and both Turkish and Uzbek languages vividly reflect this phenomenon. In these Turkic languages, numbers are not only mathematical tools but also carriers of profound cultural, historical, and spiritual meanings. This article explores the symbolic representations and cultural functions of numbers such as 3, 7, 9, and 40, which frequently appear in folklore, proverbs, literature, and traditional practices. It analyzes the historical roots of these associations, their evolution, and their shared features and differences in Turkish and Uzbek contexts. By examining these symbolic meanings, the article aims to shed light on the deeper cognitive and cultural layers of these two closely related linguistic traditions.
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