Linguocultural Analysis of Some Place Names (Toponyms) in Gafur Gulyam’s Story “Shum Bola”
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.51699/cajlpc.v7i1.1421Keywords:
Toponym, Linguoculturology, Gafur Gulyam, “Shum Bola”, Names of Mahallas, Etymology, Ethnography, Toponymy of TashkentAbstract
This article analyzes the linguistic materials of Gafur Gulom’s story “Shum bola” - in particular, the linguocultural features of toponyms. It was assessed as an important source in reconstructing the historical and geographical landscape of the Tashkent oasis at the beginning of the 20th century. In the course of the research, the etymological composition of toponyms, their connection with the lifestyle of the people, the system of professions, traditions, and cultural memory are explained on a scientific basis. On the example of neighborhood names such as Kokterak, Chuvalachi, Qoplonbek, To'qli jallob, Eshonbozor, the linguocultural significance of toponyms in illuminating inter-social relations, craft centers, the trade system, and the urban structure of old Tashkent is revealed. The results of the article show the need to study the story “The Naughty Boy” not only as a literary work, but also as an ethnographic, historical, and onomastic source. The possibility of creating a historical dictionary of the toponymy of old Tashkent based on these toponymic units is substantiated as a scientific conclusion.
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