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Conceptualization of Colors in Azerbaijani: Symbolic and Connotative Semantization of the Lexeme “Ağ” (“White”)

Cilt: 13 Sayı: 4 2 Ağustos 2026
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Conceptualization of Colors in Azerbaijani: Symbolic and Connotative Semantization of the Lexeme “Ağ” (“White”)

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Color has a universal character as one of the basic concepts of culture. The conceptualization of colors is the process by which subjective meanings, associations, and symbolic functions are attributed to them. This process goes beyond the physical properties (wavelength) of colors and enriches them with abstract meanings based on cultural, psychological, or individual experiences. Thus, the conceptualization of color transforms it from a purely visual perception into a carrier of information. Color names in different languages are not limited to their literal meanings, but also acquire sacred, symbolic, figurative, and connotative shades. Connotation is the positive, negative, or neutral emotional-associative meaning that a linguistic unit creates in the speaker or listener. Figurative and associative thinking play an important role in the formation of the connotative meanings of lexemes denoting color. As with other lexical units, the connotation of color names is both universal and national. The semantic load of color names is related to the thinking, beliefs, and cultural experience of the people and is often based on mythological roots. For example, the color white, which is a symbol of purity, innocence, clarity, and success among most peoples of the world, was considered an indicator of greatness, strength, and justice in the beliefs of Turkic peoples, including ancient shamans. In Azerbaijani, the lexeme “ağ” (“white”) may create both positive and negative connotations in expressions. However, in some expressions, the component “ağ” does not act as a lexeme denoting color and is not directly related to the concept of color from an etymological point of view.

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Tarihsel, Karşılaştırmalı ve Biçimsel Dilbilim

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Yayımlanma Tarihi

2 Ağustos 2026

Gönderilme Tarihi

19 Ocak 2026

Kabul Tarihi

23 Temmuz 2026

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2026 Cilt: 13 Sayı: 4

Kaynak Göster

APA
Baylarova, A. (2026). Conceptualization of Colors in Azerbaijani: Symbolic and Connotative Semantization of the Lexeme “Ağ” (“White”). Akademik Tarih ve Düşünce Dergisi, 13(4), 1-9. https://izlik.org/JA65CA76CL
AMA
1.Baylarova A. Conceptualization of Colors in Azerbaijani: Symbolic and Connotative Semantization of the Lexeme “Ağ” (“White”). ATDD. 2026;13(4):1-9. https://izlik.org/JA65CA76CL
Chicago
Baylarova, Aytan. 2026. “Conceptualization of Colors in Azerbaijani: Symbolic and Connotative Semantization of the Lexeme “Ağ” (‘White’)”. Akademik Tarih ve Düşünce Dergisi 13 (4): 1-9. https://izlik.org/JA65CA76CL.
EndNote
Baylarova A (01 Ağustos 2026) Conceptualization of Colors in Azerbaijani: Symbolic and Connotative Semantization of the Lexeme “Ağ” (“White”). Akademik Tarih ve Düşünce Dergisi 13 4 1–9.
IEEE
[1]A. Baylarova, “Conceptualization of Colors in Azerbaijani: Symbolic and Connotative Semantization of the Lexeme “Ağ” (‘White’)”, ATDD, c. 13, sy 4, ss. 1–9, Ağu. 2026, [çevrimiçi]. Erişim adresi: https://izlik.org/JA65CA76CL
ISNAD
Baylarova, Aytan. “Conceptualization of Colors in Azerbaijani: Symbolic and Connotative Semantization of the Lexeme “Ağ” (‘White’)”. Akademik Tarih ve Düşünce Dergisi 13/4 (01 Ağustos 2026): 1-9. https://izlik.org/JA65CA76CL.
JAMA
1.Baylarova A. Conceptualization of Colors in Azerbaijani: Symbolic and Connotative Semantization of the Lexeme “Ağ” (“White”). ATDD. 2026;13:1–9.
MLA
Baylarova, Aytan. “Conceptualization of Colors in Azerbaijani: Symbolic and Connotative Semantization of the Lexeme “Ağ” (‘White’)”. Akademik Tarih ve Düşünce Dergisi, c. 13, sy 4, Ağustos 2026, ss. 1-9, https://izlik.org/JA65CA76CL.
Vancouver
1.Aytan Baylarova. Conceptualization of Colors in Azerbaijani: Symbolic and Connotative Semantization of the Lexeme “Ağ” (“White”). ATDD [Internet]. 01 Ağustos 2026;13(4):1-9. Erişim adresi: https://izlik.org/JA65CA76CL

 

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