Paremiological Units in The Divanü Lügati’t-Türk by Mahmud al-Kashgari

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Paremiological Units in The Divanü Lügati’t-Türk by Mahmud al-Kashgari

Paremiological Units in The Divanü Lügati’t-Türk by Mahmud al-Kashgari

Pages : 235-249

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Publication Date : 2025-12-26

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :This study explores the paremiological units in Divanü Lügati’t-Türk, a Turkish-Arabic dictionary compiled by Mahmud al-Kashgari in the 11th century. The work is not only a linguistic reference but also a cultural archive that reveals the moral and philosophical outlook of Turkic societies. Unlike earlier approaches that analyzed proverbs in isolation, this study adopts a holistic perspective, examining them within their textual and semantic context. It highlights the structural and explanatory functions of proverbs in defining Turkish lexemes through Arabic parallels. The paper also addresses the difficulty of categorizing proverbs due to the lack of a universal definition, emphasizing the importance of analyzing both Turkish and Arabic components. This dual-layered approach reveals deeper didactic and intercultural meanings. By reevaluating the role of proverbs in the Divan, the research contributes to a richer understanding of early Turkic linguistic heritage and the cross-cultural nature of medieval lexicography.
Keywords : Paremioloji, Mahmud al-Kaşgarî, Divanü Lügati’t-Türk, Türk sözlükçülüğü, atasözleri

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