EMBODIED LANGUAGE: HOW BODY PARTS REFLECT COGNITIVE PROCESSES IN PHRASEOLOGICAL UNITS
Abstract
This article explores the concept of embodied language and how body parts are used in idiomatic and metaphorical expressions, reflecting cognitive processes. Drawing on the embodied mind hypothesis, it examines how our physical experiences shape our understanding of abstract ideas. By analyzing idiomatic expressions involving body parts, such as "lend me a hand" and "get cold feet," the article highlights how body-related metaphors are used to convey emotions, actions, and perceptions. These phraseological units demonstrate the connection between our bodily experiences and the way we conceptualize and communicate complex ideas, providing insights into the link between mind and body
Keywords
Embodied language, Cognitive linguistics, Idiomatic expressions, Metaphors, Body parts, Embodied mind hypothesis, Phraseological units, Conceptual metaphors, Language and cognition
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