A Comparative Study of Fishery-Related Terminology in Uzbek and English

Abstract

The rapid development of fisheries and aquaculture as important branches of the global economy has led to the expansion and systematization of specialized terminology in different languages. Fishery-related terms reflect not only professional knowledge but also cultural, environmental, and historical features of societies. This article presents a comparative study of fishery terminology in Uzbek and English, focusing on lexical, semantic, and structural characteristics. The study analyzes the origins, classification, and semantic fields of fishery terms in both languages and identifies similarities and differences in their formation and usage. The findings reveal that while English fishery terminology is largely influenced by scientific standardization and internationalization, Uzbek terminology demonstrates a combination of native lexical resources and borrowings. The comparative analysis contributes to terminological studies, translation practice, and professional communication in fisheries.