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Uygur

Uygur

9.4
A Turkic language spoken mainly in Xinjiang in northwest China
  • noun
  • /juˈɡʊr/
translation icon : idioma uigur
  • She translated the folk songs from Uygur into English for the cultural festival.

Examples

  • The Uygur language uses a script that is derived from the Arabic alphabet.

  • Do you know how to speak Uygur?

  • Many students at the university have chosen to study Uygur as part of their linguistics program.

  • The Uygur language has a rich history.

  • Many students at the university have chosen to study Uygur as part of their linguistics program.

  • She translated the folk songs from Uygur into English for the cultural festival.

  • The Uygur language uses a script that is derived from the Arabic alphabet.

Synonyms

Uygur language
vsUygur
9.0

A language spoken by the Uighur people in northwest China

is the shorter label form used for the same language
Uighur language
vsUygur
8.6

A language spoken by the Uighur people in Xinjiang, northwestern China

is the source form rather than the alternative spelling
Uighur
vsUygur
7.8

A Turkic language spoken in northwestern China

is the source orthography rather than this alternative common spelling
Uigur
vsUygur
9.3

A Turkic language spoken mainly in Xinjiang, China

is more specific naming the exact region rather than the general area

Compounds

Uygur language
9.0

A language spoken by the Uighur people in northwest China

Surface Forms

Uygur singular
Uygurs plural

Etymology

Uygur for the language simply takes the people's name Uyghur, so it means 'the language of the Uygur people'. Knowing the name meant 'united' helps you remember the language is tied to that community.