Uzbekcha

Uzbekcha is the term used to refer to the Uzbek language. It is a Turkic language spoken predominantly in Uzbekistan, where it is the official state language. Uzbek is also spoken by significant minority populations in neighboring countries such as Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, and China. It belongs to the Karluk branch of the Turkic language family, sharing similarities with Uyghur.

Historically, Uzbek has been written using various scripts, including Arabic, Latin, and Cyrillic. The current official script in Uzbekistan is a Latin-based alphabet, though a Cyrillic script remains in use by some speakers. The language has a rich literary tradition, with notable poets and writers contributing to its development over centuries. Uzbek vocabulary includes loanwords from Arabic, Persian, and Russian, reflecting historical and cultural influences. The phonology of Uzbek features a system of vowel harmony, characteristic of many Turkic languages.