COSMONYMS IN THE FRAME OF TRADITIONAL KAZAKH CULTURE

The relevance of the study is due to the growing interest in the interaction of language and culture, especially in the context of onomastics. The novelty lies in the study of the influence of the Kazakh nomadic culture on the formation of the cosmonymic system of the language. Research aims to investigate and document the linguistic and cultural significance of Kazakh folk cosmonyms, focusing on their historical usage and impotance in nomadic pastoral culture. Objectives: investigate cultural significance of cosmonyms in Kazakh nomadic life; explore the role of cosmonyms in the formation of phraseological units, proverbs and legends. The main conclusion of the study: Kazakh cosmonyms do not simply denote celestial bodies, but also serve as a reflection of the nomadic way of life, deep knowledge of nature and astronomical observations of the Kazakh people. They are closely related to toponymy, form phraseological units and proverbs, and part of the Kazakh culture. This research employs etymological, semantic, structural, and linguocultural approaches as its primary analytical tools. Theoretically, it contributes to a more profound insight into how language and culture interact in the formation of Kazakh cosmonyms. Practically, the outcomes of the study can be utilized in areas such as Kazakh ethnolinguistic and cultural research, as well as in the creation of specialized dictionaries and encyclopaedic resources.