COMPARATIVE TYPOLOGY OF ENGLISH AND UZBEK WORD FORMS: A DISCOURSE ANALYSIS
Keywords:
the English language, the Uzbek language, word building, composition, backformation, affixation, conversion.Abstract
This research examines the typological differences between word forms in Uzbek and English, two linguistically distinct languages that present unique morphological systems. Uzbek is characterized by an agglutinative structure, where multiple suffixes are added to a root to create complex word forms that convey a range of grammatical functions, such as tense, number, and case. In contrast, English relies on a more analytic approach, incorporating a mixture of inflection and derivation, alongside a reliance on word order and auxiliary verbs to indicate grammatical relationships.Through a detailed analysis of word formation processes, this study categorizes different morphological patterns in both languages, highlighting the specific roles of affixation, composition, and zero derivation. By comparing equivalent structures, such as verb forms and noun modifications, the research underscores how these typological features shape language use and acquisition. This study enriches the understanding of cross-linguistic morphological typology, providing valuable insights for linguists, translators, and educators engaged in the study of Uzbek and English language interactions.
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