COMPARISON OF METAPHORICAL EXPRESSIONS IN ENGLISH AND UZBEK LANGUAGES
Keywords:
Metaphorical expressions; English language; Uzbek language; cognitive linguistics; comparative analysis; intercultural communication; conceptual metaphors; cultural semantics.Abstract
This article explores the comparative analysis of metaphorical expressions in English and
Uzbek languages, focusing on their linguistic, cultural, and cognitive dimensions. Metaphors serve as
powerful tools in shaping human thought and communication, reflecting both universal and culture-
specific aspects of language. The study highlights similarities in conceptual metaphors that arise from
shared human experiences, such as metaphors of life, time, and nature, while also emphasizing
distinctive metaphoric patterns rooted in cultural traditions, worldview, and socio-historical
background of each language community. Through a descriptive and contrastive approach, the
research demonstrates how metaphorical expressions not only enrich the lexical system of both
languages but also reveal deeper insights into the cognitive mechanisms underlying human
communication. The findings contribute to a better understanding of cross-linguistic metaphor studies
and provide valuable implications for linguistics, translation studies, and intercultural communication.
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