On some problematic words in the Uzbek literary language
Keywords:
cultural diversity, education., Uzbek literary language, state language, national language, history of the Uzbek language, phonetic system, language policy, influence of Russian, Uzbek language in Afghanistan,cultural diversity, educationAbstract
This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the Uzbek language
— one of the major Turkic languages spoken by over fifty million
people worldwide — focusing on its status in Uzbekistan and Afghanistan,
as well as pressing issues awaiting resolution in these two regions. First,
the article examines the historical development of the Uzbek language in
Uzbekistan up to the independence period, particularly highlighting the
impact of Russian during the Soviet era. As a result of this influence, inconsistencies
emerged in the phonetic, lexical, and partly grammatical systems,
which continue to hinder the full development of the modern literary
language.
The article also analyzes the linguistic situation of Uzbeks living
in Afghanistan, where the Uzbek language lacks official status, leading to
challenges related to language policy. It explores the social and cultural
role of the language among Afghan Uzbeks, the level of its use, and the obstacles
preventing its development according to literary standards, along
with existing opportunities through a scientific and theoretical approach.
Furthermore, the article proposes clear recommendations and
suggestions for forming, popularizing, and sustainably developing the Uzbek
literary language in Afghanistan, including necessary measures to be
undertaken in this regard
