Linguocultural Interpretation of the Lexicon of Turkic Sources of the 11th-12th Centuries

Abstract

The article provides a linguoculturological analysis of the lexical systems of 11th–12th-century Turkic written monuments, namely "Qutadgu Bilig" (Wisdom of Royal Glory), "Diwan Lughat al-Turk" (Compendium of the Turkic Dialects), and "Hibat al-Haqa'iq" (The Gift of Truths). The study evaluates the language of these works as an expression of the people's spiritual world, moral values, religious-philosophical views, and social consciousness. It emphasizes that concepts belonging to the spiritual-moral linguocultural layer—such as "generosity" (saxovat), "discernment" (fahm-farosat), and "circumspection/thoughtfulness" (andisha)—serve as fundamental linguocultural terms shaping the cultural identity of Turkic peoples, while simultaneously acquiring a distinct national essence.