LEXICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF IT TERMS IN ENGLISH AND UZBEK LANGUAGES

Nasiba Panjiyeva  Termiz State University, associate professor; Norqobilova Feruza Abdig’affor qizi  Termiz State University, Student of Master's Department, Linguistics (English).

Authors

Nasiba Panjiyeva Termiz State University, associate professor Termiz State University, associate professor
Norqobilova Feruza Abdig’affor qizi Termiz State University, Student of Master's Department, Linguistics (English).

Abstract

This article investigates and compares the lexical characteristics of information technology (IT) terminology in English and Uzbek. Utilizing a corpus-based approach, the study analyzes terms extracted from diverse sources, including online dictionaries, technical glossaries, and IT-related publications. The findings highlight disparities in complexity, word formation, collocations, and semantic features between English and Uzbek IT terms. Notably, English terms exhibit greater intricacy, relying on affixes and acronyms, while Uzbek terms prioritize simplicity. The study explores the historical and cultural factors contributing to these differences, emphasizing their significance for linguistic research, translation strategies, and the broader IT community.

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