THE ROLE OF FOLK GEOGRAPHICAL TERMS IN KAZAKH AND NOGAI LANGUAGES IN THE TURKIC LANGUAGE SYSTEM

Abstract

Toponymic terms, like the names of other fields, are constantly updated and changed in accordance with the process of social development. That is why many toponymic names have a certain meaning. Like personal names, toponyms are not only units that denote geographic names but also units rich in historical and cultural meaning. The semantics of toponyms, in addition to information about a specific object, also shows a person's attitude toward this object or name. This article analyzes the lexical-semantic features and grouping of Kazakh and Nogai toponymic names. It also examines the features of toponymic names in the Kazakh and Nogai languages and shows that lexical-semantic grouping plays an important role in revealing the meaning of toponyms.

The article examines the history and development of the literary language of the Nogai, one of the indigenous Turkic peoples, and its state at historical stages. The article analyzes the spheres of use and the socio-social function of the modern Nogai literary language. It was revealed that Nogai is related to the Kazakh and Karakalpak languages, and the literature of these peoples has the same roots, with toponymic terms considered identical.