Iraqi Turkmen Turkish Vocabulary

Abstract

This study deals with the linguistic elements and vocabulary used in the Turkmen dialects in Iraq. The Turkmen language is characterized by the frequent use of metaphors, alliteration, and similes, which enhances the power of expression. These methods are used in particular to describe the beauty and skills of girls, where similes play a prominent role in highlighting these qualities.

The Turkmen language has multiple synonyms, which reflects its linguistic richness, but these words are not completely identical in meaning, but rather carry close connotations. Polysemous words also occupy an important place in Turkmen, as their meaning changes according to the context used.

Research has revealed that the number of words of foreign origin used in the Turkmen dialects in Iraq is approximately 1000 words, most of which are derived from Arabic and Persian. Although the Turkmen, especially in Kirkuk and the surrounding areas, have lived in multilingual environments throughout history, they have succeeded in preserving their mother tongue.

Collecting Turkmen vocabulary is a sacred task that requires great effort to preserve it, especially under difficult circumstances. Despite the political ban on the Turkmen language, this research aims to protect the Turkmen cultural heritage and establish the marginalized identity. Folklore elements from different regions of Turkmens Homeland )Turkmeneli( have been collected, which has contributed to the formation of a rich linguistic material. If the Turkmen dialects are well documented, it is possible to compile a multi-volume dictionary that will preserve this linguistic heritage for future generations.