The Dynamics of Turkism Usage in the English Language: An Analysis Based on Google Ngram Data
Khamitova S. Adilova A. Bissengali A. Isabekova U. Burkitbayeva S. Kalybekova K.
January 2025Bilingual Publishing Group
Forum for Linguistic Studies
2025#7Issue 1456 - 470 pp.
This article explores the dynamics of Turkism usage in the English language, leveraging Google Ngram data to analyze historical and contemporary trends. It investigates the origins, dissemination, and impact of these borrowings, which arose from cultural exchanges, trade routes, and historical interactions between Turkic peoples and English-speaking communities. Turkisms are categorized into several domains: toponyms (e.g., Caspian Sea, Khiva), terms related to social structures and titles (e.g., khan, bey), culinary terms (e.g., kebab, yogurt), and others. The study examines their etymology, semantic transformations, and roles in enriching the English lexicon, reflecting the significance of linguistic and cultural connections over centuries. The research employs a multidisciplinary approach, combining statistical analysis using Google Ngram with historical and sociolinguistic perspectives. It identifies patterns in the integration of Turkisms, highlighting their persistence and adaptability within the English language. Key findings reveal how these borrowings have become deeply embedded in various aspects of English vocabulary, symbolizing cultural interaction and historical ties. Examples such as “kebab” and “yurt” illustrate the influence of Turkic traditions on global linguistic systems, particularly in areas such as cuisine, geography, and governance. The article emphasizes the importance of further studies on borrowings to better understand their contributions to the development of global languages. It concludes that Turkisms are not only markers of historical and cultural exchange but also play an ongoing role in shaping linguistic identity in the context of globalization. Copyright
Borrowings , Cuisine , Cultural Exchange , English Language , Google Ngram , History , Toponyms , Turkisms
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Buketov Karaganda University, Department of Kazakh Linguistics, Karaganda, Kazakhstan
A. Baitursynuly Institute of Linguistics, Terminology Center, Almaty, Kazakhstan
K.I. Satbayev Kazakh National Research University, Department of Kazakh and Russian Languages, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Department of Turkic Studies and Theory of Language, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Karaganda Technical University Named after Abylkas Saginov, Department of Kazakh Language and Culture, Karaganda, Kazakhstan
Buketov Karaganda University
A. Baitursynuly Institute of Linguistics
K.I. Satbayev Kazakh National Research University
Al-Farabi Kazakh National University
Karaganda Technical University Named after Abylkas Saginov
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