Hazelnut in the Dialect of Giresun Province and Vicinity

Hazelnut is the most important source of income for Giresun province and vicinity and has an important place in the life of the people. Especially in the city where the economy is indexed on hazelnut; weddings, entertainments and holidays are planned according to the blend of hazelnut and trade. As an economically important value, hazelnut is trying to maintain its presence in the local language and culture of the Giresun people. This cultural element directly affects the language of the local people. The history of hazelnut in Giresun province and its province is based on the very beginning that’s why the excessive use of hazelnut in the language materials such as words, proverbs, idioms, manners, rigmarole, folk songs and riddles which are in the dialect of the region is more natural. Hazelnut related linguistic and folkloric material is more in Giresun province and vicinity, are the most important evidence that the cultural product is progressing in proportion to the local occupations. In our study, language materials such as words, proverbs, idioms, manners, rigmarole, folk songs and riddles scales, prayers, curses which are in the dialect of the Giresun province and vicinity will be handled separately. In this way the disappearance of the language materials related to hazelnut will be prevented