This study comprehensively examines the structural and semantic characteristics of compound words in Kazakh Turkish. Compound words are linguistic structures formed by the combination of at least two words into a single meaningful unit, which may undergo semantic shifts over time and acquire new meanings. In Kazakh Turkish, compound words are often confused with other types of complex words, leading to terminological and classification-related ambiguities. In this context, the study provides a detailed analysis of the definition, formation processes, and linguistic functioning of compound words, focusing on their morphological and semantic properties. Different categories, including compound nouns, compound adjectives, compound adverbs, compound verbs, and compound pronouns, are examined with relevant examples. Additionally, the historical development of compound words and their role in the Kazakh writing system in terms of spelling rules are also discussed. The primary aim of this study is to establish a scientific framework for the classification of compound words in Kazakh Turkish, thereby contributing to the resolution of terminological and structural ambiguities in this field.
Kazakh Turkish, compound words, morphology, semantics, linguistics