COMPARATIVE ETYMOLOGY OF WORDS BORROWED FROM ARABIC TO UZBEK AND FRENCH
Authors: Nasirov Abduraxim Abdimutalipovich
Published: May 24, 2025 • Vol. 13 Issue 6 • Views: 115
This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the influence of the Arabic language on Uzbek over various historical periods. Thoughts were also expressed about words borrowed from Arabic into French and their etymology. It highlights how Arabic loanwords were initially used mainly in religious and scientific contexts, and later gradually integrated into everyday language. In particular, the article examines the Arabic terms related to the Qurʼan, Hadith, fiqh, and scientific terminology that entered Uzbek with the spread of Islam. The article aims to highlight the role of Arabic words in enhancing the linguistic and cultural richness of the Uzbek and French languages.