Suriye Türkmen Türkçesi Ağızlarında Kıpçak Boylarının İzleri: ç>ş Değişikliği

Atanur Özdemir; Fatma Kurt

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Suriye Türkmen Türkçesi Ağızlarında Kıpçak Boylarının İzleri: ç>ş Değişikliği

Authors:

Atanur Özdemir | Fatma Kurt

Publisher:

Gaziantep University

Main Topics:

Güney-Batı (Oğuz) Türk Lehçeleri ve Edebiyatları | Yeni Türk Dili (Eski Anadolu | Osmanlı | Türkiye Türkçesi)

Journal:

Gaziantep Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi Vol.24 Issue 2, pp.677-687

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

4/2025

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001346963

pISSN:

1303-0094

Keywords:

Abstract:

 Among the Turkic tribes that migrated to Anatolia, the majority were Oghuz. However, considering the historical process, it is also known that the Kipchak and Karluk tribes migrated to Anatolia. The diversity of these tribes, their intermixing, and the natural cycle of the language have presented various challenges in identifying non-Oghuz elements within the Oghuz tribes. Research on the dialects of Turkish in Turkey has been conducted on this topic, but information on the linguistic features of the Kipchak tribes remains unclear. Certain phonetic changes attributed to the Kipchak tribes have been the subject of debate regarding Kipchak elements in the Turkish language. Some scholars argue that these changes actually belong to Old Turkic. Furthermore, the -ç-ş change observed at the end of closed syllables is suggested to be a result of the natural linguistic cycle. These perspectives have led to ongoing discussions concerning the identification and extent of Kipchak features in Turkish. It is possible to state that the dialects of Syrian Turkmen Turkish STTA are ahead of the dialects of Turkish in Turkey regarding Kipchak elements. When examining the regions where STTA is spoken and the history of these areas, it is known that the Kipchak Turks ruled these lands under the Mamluk State for a period. In the context of non-Oghuz elements in Turkish dialects, the çş change has generally been considered a feature specific to the Kipchak tribes. However, it has also been noted that these changes, occurring at the end of words, should be examined cautiously in terms of Kipchak characteristics. In STTA, this change is mostly observed at the end of closed syllables, though instances such as şerkesçerkez have been found in the first syllable as well. Additionally, elements of Kipchak Turkish have been identified in terms of phonology, morphology, and vocabulary. In this context, this paper focuses on the impact of the Kipchak tribes on STTA, considering the historical process of the Syrian Turkmen.

 Among the Turkic tribes that migrated to Anatolia, the majority were Oghuz. However, considering the historical process, it is also known that the Kipchak and Karluk tribes migrated to Anatolia. The diversity of these tribes, their intermixing, and the natural cycle of the language have presented various challenges in identifying non-Oghuz elements within the Oghuz tribes. Research on the dialects of Turkish in Turkey has been conducted on this topic, but information on the linguistic features of the Kipchak tribes remains unclear. Certain phonetic changes attributed to the Kipchak tribes have been the subject of debate regarding Kipchak elements in the Turkish language. Some scholars argue that these changes actually belong to Old Turkic. Furthermore, the -ç-ş change observed at the end of closed syllables is suggested to be a result of the natural linguistic cycle. These perspectives have led to ongoing discussions concerning the identification and extent of Kipchak features in Turkish. It is possible to state that the dialects of Syrian Turkmen Turkish STTA are ahead of the dialects of Turkish in Turkey regarding Kipchak elements. When examining the regions where STTA is spoken and the history of these areas, it is known that the Kipchak Turks ruled these lands under the Mamluk State for a period. In the context of non-Oghuz elements in Turkish dialects, the çş change has generally been considered a feature specific to the Kipchak tribes. However, it has also been noted that these changes, occurring at the end of words, should be examined cautiously in terms of Kipchak characteristics. In STTA, this change is mostly observed at the end of closed syllables, though instances such as şerkesçerkez have been found in the first syllable as well. Additionally, elements of Kipchak Turkish have been identified in terms of phonology, morphology, and vocabulary. In this context, this paper focuses on the impact of the Kipchak tribes on STTA, considering the historical process of the Syrian Turkmen.

 Among the Turkic tribes that migrated to Anatolia, the majority were Oghuz. However, considering the historical process, it is also known that the Kipchak and Karluk tribes migrated to Anatolia. The diversity of these tribes, their intermixing, and the natural cycle of the language have presented various challenges in identifying non-Oghuz elements within the Oghuz tribes. Research on the dialects of Turkish in Turkey has been conducted on this topic, but information on the linguistic features of the Kipchak tribes remains unclear. Certain phonetic changes attributed to the Kipchak tribes have been the subject of debate regarding Kipchak elements in the Turkish language. Some scholars argue that these changes actually belong to Old Turkic. Furthermore, the -ç-ş change observed at the end of closed syllables is suggested to be a result of the natural linguistic cycle. These perspectives have led to ongoing discussions concerning the identification and extent of Kipchak features in Turkish. It is possible to state that the dialects of Syrian Turkmen Turkish STTA are ahead of the dialects of Turkish in Turkey regarding Kipchak elements. When examining the regions where STTA is spoken and the history of these areas, it is known that the Kipchak Turks ruled these lands under the Mamluk State for a period. In the context of non-Oghuz elements in Turkish dialects, the çş change has generally been considered a feature specific to the Kipchak tribes. However, it has also been noted that these changes, occurring at the end of words, should be examined cautiously in terms of Kipchak characteristics. In STTA, this change is mostly observed at the end of closed syllables, though instances such as şerkesçerkez have been found in the first syllable as well. Additionally, elements of Kipchak Turkish have been identified in terms of phonology, morphology, and vocabulary. In this context, this paper focuses on the impact of the Kipchak tribes on STTA, considering the historical process of the Syrian Turkmen.

 Anadoluya göç eden Türk boyları arasında çoğunluk Oğuzlardır. Ancak tarihî süreç dikkate alındığında Kıpçak ve Karluk boylarının da Anadoluya geldiği bilinmektedir. Boyların çeşitliliği, birbirleri ile karışıp kaynaşması ve dilin doğal döngüsü; Oğuz boyları içerisindeki Oğuz dışı unsurların tespiti noktasında çeşitli sorunları ortaya çıkarmıştır. Türkiye Türkçesi ağızları TTA içerisinde konuyla ilgili çalışmalar yapılmış ancak Kıpçak boylarının dil özelliklerine dair bilgiler netlik kazanmamıştır. Kıpçak boylarına ait olduğu belirtilen kimi ses değişikliklerinin eski Türkçeye ait olduğu, kapalı hece sonunda görülen -ç-ş değişikliğinin dilin doğal döngüsünden kaynaklandığı gibi görüşler Kıpçakça unsurlar noktasında tartışmalara sebep olmuştur. Suriye Türkmen Türkçesi ağızlarının STTA Kıpçakça unsurlar açısından TTAdan bir adım önde olduğunu söylemek mümkündür. STTAnın konuşulduğu bölgeler ve bu yerlerin tarihine bakıldığında Kıpçak Türklerinin Memluklu devleti çatısı altında bir dönem bu topraklarda hüküm sürdüğü bilinmektedir. TTAda Oğuz dışı unsur bağlamında çalışmalara konu olan çş değişikliği, genelde Kıpçak boylarına özgü dil özelliği olarak değerlendirilirken kelime sonunda gerçekleşen bu değişikliklere Kıpçakça unsur olma açısından temkinli bakılması gerektiği de dile getirilmiştir. STTAda bu değişiklik çoğunlukla kapalı hece sonunda olsa da şerkesçerkez gibi örneklerde ilk hecede de tespit edilmiştir. Bunun yanında ses, şekil ve söz varlığı açısından Kıpçak Türkçesine ait unsurlara rastlanmıştır. Bu bağlamda bu yazı, Suriye Türkmenlerinin tarihî sürecini de göz önünde bulundurarak Kıpçak boylarının STTA üzerindeki etkisine odaklanmaktadır.

Article Details

Suriye Türkmen Türkçesi Ağızlarında Kıpçak Boylarının İzleri: ç>ş Değişikliği

Authors:

Atanur Özdemir | Fatma Kurt

Publisher:

Gaziantep University

Main Topics:

Güney-Batı (Oğuz) Türk Lehçeleri ve Edebiyatları | Yeni Türk Dili (Eski Anadolu | Osmanlı | Türkiye Türkçesi)

Journal:

Gaziantep Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi Vol.24 Issue 2, pp.677-687

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

4/2025

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001346963

pISSN:

1303-0094

Syrian Turkmen Turkish Dialects

Kipchak Tribes

Phonetic changesSuriye Türkmen Türkçesi Ağızları

Kıpçak Boyları

Fonetik Değişiklikler

Issues

Article Details

Suriye Türkmen Türkçesi Ağızlarında Kıpçak Boylarının İzleri: ç>ş Değişikliği

Authors: Atanur Özdemir | Fatma Kurt

Publisher: Gaziantep University

Main Topics: Güney-Batı (Oğuz) Türk Lehçeleri ve Edebiyatları | Yeni Türk Dili (Eski Anadolu | Osmanlı | Türkiye Türkçesi)

Journal: Gaziantep Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi Vol.24 Issue 2, pp.677-687

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 4/2025

Document Language: Turkish

Document ID (Org No.): 2001346963

pISSN: 1303-0094

Syrian Turkmen Turkish Dialects

Kipchak Tribes

Phonetic changesSuriye Türkmen Türkçesi Ağızları

Kıpçak Boyları

Fonetik Değişiklikler

Issues

Authors:

Atanur Özdemir | Fatma Kurt

Publisher:

Gaziantep University

Main Topics:

Güney-Batı (Oğuz) Türk Lehçeleri ve Edebiyatları | Yeni Türk Dili (Eski Anadolu | Osmanlı | Türkiye Türkçesi)

Journal:

Gaziantep Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi Vol.24 Issue 2, pp.677-687

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

4/2025

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001346963

pISSN:

1303-0094