Turkish to Uzbek Bridge Project
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Vocabulary

This page introduces essential vocabulary that is used in the Uzbek and Turkish languages. You will explore similarities and differences between the two languages by comparing words and their meanings. Similarities between the two languages will empower and speed up your language learning.
  • Common Turkic Words
  • Loan Words

Nouns

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In this section you will find a list of common words in Uzbek, Turkish, and English. Additionally, a list of cognate words is provided. You will have a chance to compare the meanings of some Uzbek and Turkish cognates.
  • Months
  • Seasons
  • Days of the week
  • Food products
  • Fruits
  • Vegetables and crops
  • Animals
  • Parts of the body
  • Kinship terms
  • Weather
  • Transportation
  • Sports

Pronouns

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In this section you will compare Uzbek and Turkish pronouns. Uzbek tends to have more pronouns than Turkish.
  • Personal Pronouns
  • Demonstrative Pronouns
  • Interrogative Pronouns
  • Reflexive Pronouns

Numerals

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Uzbek and Turkish numerals are very similar. You can easily learn them on the first day. The main difference is in spelling and pronunciation. Turkish ordinal number suffixes change due to vowel harmony, but that is not the case in Uzbek.
  • Cardinal Numbers
  • Ordinal Numbers

Adjectives

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Explore adjectives in Uzbek. Find out what is similar and what is different from Turkish.
  • Colors
  • Shapes
  • Other Frequently Used Adjectives


Adverbs

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In this section you will find a list of common adverbs in Uzbek and Turkish.
  • Adverbs of Time
  • Adverbs of Frequency
  • Adverbs of Place
  • Adverbs of Manner
  • Adverbs of Degree

Verbs

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Verbs are more complex in how they differ from one another in Turkish and Uzbek. Even though some forms are similar in both languages, they may have different meanings and functions.
  • Cognate Verbs
  • Frequently Used Verbs


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