Language is the mirror of the nation

The greatest and most sacred wealth of every nation is its language. Language is the heart, thought, and spirit of a nation. Wherever there is a language, there is a nation. That is why our ancestors did not say in vain that “Language is the mirror of the nation.”

Through language, a person expresses their feelings, dreams, and thoughts. Language embodies the culture, history, values, and worldview of a people. If a nation loses its language, it loses its identity, its national identity. Therefore, loving and cherishing our native language is the most sacred duty of each of us.

Today, the Uzbek language has a high status as the state language in the Republic of Uzbekistan. Thanks to independence, the prestige of our language has increased, and it is freely used in all spheres. Our native language continues to flourish in schools, universities, the press, and the internet. But we must not limit ourselves to this – it is also our duty to keep it clean, rich, and expressive, to use each word correctly.

Language is not only a means of communication, but also the national pride, values, and historical memory of the people. Through the works of such great writers as Alisher Navoi, Abdulla Kadiri, Erkin Vakhidov, Zulfiya, we see how beautiful and attractive our language is. Their legacy allows us to feel our native language even more deeply.

In conclusion, preserving the language is preserving the nation. If every person respects and cherishes their language, that nation will never disappear. Let us cherish our mother tongue, because it is a mirror of our history, culture, and future.

Ermatova Dilorom Bakhodirjonovna was born on May 3, 1998, in the Asaka district of Andijan region. I work as a nurse at Maternity Complex No. 1 in Asaka.

I am interested in many things. I also enjoy drawing, knitting toys and clothes from threads, making things from cardboard from various materials, and sewing. Sometimes I write poems. I will not stop learning and working on myself.