The Use of Passive Voice in English And Karakalpak Languages

Abstract

This article presents a comparative analysis of the use of the passive voice in English and Karakalpak languages. Although both languages feature passive constructions, they differ significantly in terms of grammatical structure, frequency of use, and communicative function. English forms the passive voice analytically using auxiliary verbs and past participles, allowing a wide range of tenses and modal expressions. In contrast, Karakalpak constructs the passive voice morphologically through verb suffixation, with limited tense variation and context-driven interpretation. Furthermore, English tends to use the passive voice extensively in academic and formal contexts, while Karakalpak favors active voice in writing but employs the passive more in oral storytelling and culturally sensitive situations. The study highlights the structural and functional implications of these differences and suggests their relevance for translation studies, second-language teaching, and cross-linguistic research.