A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF METAPHORICAL EXPRESSIONS IN ENGLISH AND UZBEK
Abstract
This article presents a contrastive analysis of metaphorical expressions in English and Uzbek languages from a linguocultural perspective. Metaphors are examined not only as stylistic devices but also as cognitive tools that reflect national worldviews and cultural values. The study uses examples from literature, proverbs, and contemporary speech, focusing on the classification, conceptual domains, and culturally-bound metaphorical structures in both languages. Special emphasis is placed on the contributions of Uzbek linguists to the theory of metaphorization. The analysis reveals both universal tendencies and culturally specific patterns in metaphor usage, contributing to the broader understanding of linguistic and cultural interaction.
Keywords
metaphor, metaphorical expression, cognitive linguistics, culture, linguocultural worldview, Uzbek, English.
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