LINGUISTIC TRANSFORMATION PROCESSES IN THE SPEECH OF UZBEK YOUTH IN THE CONTEXT OF DIGITAL COMMUNICATION
Keywords:
digital communication, Uzbek youth, internet language, linguistic transformation, social media, emojis, memes, code-switching, sociolinguistics.Abstract
This article examines the impact of digital communication technologies, particularly social media platforms and instant messaging applications, on the linguistic practices of Uzbek youth. The study explores emerging linguistic phenomena such as English borrowings, abbreviations, emojis, memes, and code-switching in online communication. The findings reveal that digital environments have become significant spaces for linguistic innovation, fostering new communicative styles and transforming both the lexical and pragmatic dimensions of youth language. While these developments contribute to the modernization and diversification of linguistic expression, they also raise important questions regarding the preservation of literary language norms and national linguistic identity. The study contributes to contemporary sociolinguistic research by highlighting the dynamic relationship between digital culture and language change among young people in Uzbekistan.
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