Comparison of proverbs in Iraq Turkmen Turkic with proverbs in Turkey, Azerbaijan and Turkmen Turkic

This study has been prepared with the aim of determining proverbs used in vocabulary of Iraqi Turkmen Turkic Language and comparing with the proverbs used in Turkish Language (spoken in Turkey), Azerbaijani Turkish and Turkmen Turkic Language which are representatives of South Western-Oghuz group Turkish dialects. With this comparison, it is aimed to determine the place of Iraqi Turkmen Turkic Language in Turkish dialects of Oghuz group and to reveal the materials belonging to the vocabulary of this dialect. In the study, 2446 proverbs which are used by Iraqi Turkmens and have been compiled with simultaneous method were analyzed as the material. These proverbs have been used in order to attain results both related to vocabulary and grammar structure of this dialect. Key Words: Iraqi Turkmen Turkic Language, Turkish Language (spoken in Turkey), Azerbaijani Turkish, Turkmen Turkic Language, Proverbs.