Dengizlar

Dengizlar is a Turkic-language term meaning "the seas" and functions as the plural form of dengiz, which means "sea." It is used in Uzbek, Turkish, and other Turkic languages to refer to multiple sea bodies in geographic, encyclopedic, and literary contexts. As a plural, it marks more than one sea and is the equivalent of the English word "seas." The concept is neutral and covers bodies of saltwater that are bordered by land, typically regarded as distinct sea basins in various regions.

Linguistic notes: In Uzbek, dengiz is a masculine noun, and its plural is dengizlar, formed with the plural suffix -lar. In Turkish, the corresponding singular is deniz and the plural is denizler. The plural suffix follows standard Turkic vowel harmony rules, and forms vary by language. The term illustrates how Turkic languages use grammatical plurality to express quantity with geographical nouns.

Usage: The word appears in maps, textbooks, and articles describing the geography of Turkic-speaking regions or in broader discussions of Earth's seas. It can be used generically to refer to the world’s seas or more specifically to a subset depending on context, such as when describing coastlines or named seas in Turkic-language texts.