STRUCTURAL SEMANTIC TYPES OF PHYTONYMS IN KUMYK

Abstract

The article discusses structural features of plant names in the modern Kumyk language. As a result of the study, single-word non-derivative (root), single-word derivatives, complex and composite phytonyms in Kumyk language are singled out. In terms of the semantics of the constituent components, the phytonyms of the Kumyk language are divided into three varieties: 1) names including generic phytonyms, 2) secondary phytonyms formed from simple (single-component) names by adding a defining component. Most plant names by structure are complex names, in which the determinant denotes the generic concept, and the defined word expresses the species variety phytonim. A relatively small group forms compound plant names. An important role in the structure of composite nominations is assigned to the determinant determining the class of the nomination object.