TYPOLOGY AND TRANSMISSION OF UZBEK AND TURKISH RIDDLES

Uzbek and Turkish peoples are two brother nations with similar languages, literatures and worldviews. These common aspects are also reflected in the riddles of the two peoples. In riddles, which are considered the oldest type of folk literature, it is possible to see the common culture of brother peoples as well as the unique characteristics of each nation. For this reason, in this article, we have divided Uzbek and Turkish riddles into several groups according to their form and content. The first group includes riddles that are exactly the same as each other, such riddles are considered the common heritage of the Turkish people. The second group includes riddles that are very similar to each other in terms of content and scope. These riddles have similarities as well as differences. The national identity of the riddles was revealed by analyzing them through examples. The riddles in the third group are riddles that do not repeat each other and emerged as a result of various geographical, political and social influences. Another group includes riddles related to numbers. The article specifies the translations and alternatives of the proverbs belonging to the above groups, and explains their importance in language teaching. This article examines the role of riddles in teaching Turkish, especially in higher education institutions in Uzbekistan