Uzbekistan Proposes New Uzbek Terms to Replace Loanwords

Uzbekistan Suggests New Uzbek Terms to Replace Foreign Loanwords

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — The Terms Commission of Uzbekistan, operating under the Cabinet of Ministers, has compiled a list of 41 new words and terms that align with the standards of the Uzbek language for official use, as reported by the Academy of Sciences.

This proposed terminology spans various sectors, including information technology, medicine, energy, construction, culture, and tourism. The commission has put forward Uzbek equivalents for several foreign loanwords intended for regulatory documents and official administration.

The list features terms borrowed from languages such as English, French, Russian, Latin, Greek, Japanese, Italian, and Scandinavian languages.

Among the suggested modifications, the commission advocates for replacing "brand" with "xosnom," "deadline" with "so‘ngmuddat," "webinar" with "vebyig‘in," "braces" with "tishsim," "emoji" with "hisbelgi," "hashtag" with "kalitso‘z," "hostel" with "qo‘noquy," and "freelancer" with "erkin ishchi."

Additionally, the commission has proposed new Uzbek abbreviations for several technical terms. For instance, the abbreviation ASKUE is suggested to be replaced with EHNAT (Energiya hisobi va nazoratining avtomatlashtirilgan tizimi), while UAV is proposed to be substituted with UHA (Uchuvchisiz havo apparati).

The list also includes "boshmoq" as the Uzbek equivalent for "bashmak." The Academy of Sciences noted that the Russian term was originally derived from Turkic languages. Besides its use in footwear, the term is also applicable in technical contexts to describe various metal and structural components.

The Academy stated that the introduction of this new terminology aims to standardize professional vocabulary, enhance the use of the Uzbek language in scientific, legal, and administrative domains, and minimize inconsistencies in legislation and official documents.

Furthermore, the Academy highlighted that similar initiatives are continuously undertaken as part of the 2020–2030 Concept for the Development of the Uzbek Language and the Enhancement of Language Policy. In July 2025, Uzbek equivalents for 40 foreign words were also proposed for official adoption.