Dialect names of mutovka in the Yakut language (a case study of lexicographic sources)

This paper addresses the semantics of dialectal names mutovka (a stick with branches at end used for mixing or stirring), all them belonging to lexical-thematic micro-group “Utensils” in Yakut language. Over 40 dialect different connotations have been identified dialectological, lexicographical, and ethnographic materials. The nomination principles are determined on external form functions. structure mutovkas (round, branched, cross-shaped), material (wood, cow horn) depend their purpose. Mutovka has functions: whipping koumiss, cream, butter, others, movement tool also importance nomination. basic characteristic any is ytyyyy “mixing, stirring, churning.” comparative analysis revealed that lexemes ytyk bhiheyeh indicate a common Turkic similarity. Most part lexical fund language developed linguistic landscape modern Yakuts (Sakha). Also, bilier, biriel “kumys mutovka” found Mongolian roots. A semantic description allowed origin khamnatar be as an apotropaic lexeme both all-Yakutian meaning. concerned reflects cattle-breeding culture (Sakha) spread subcontinental climate vast territory North-East Russia. findings specify lexical-semantic micro-groups “Tableware,” “Kumys ware utensils,” “Ytyk,” compile thematic lists household culture.