GRAMMATICAL FEATURES OF STATIVE VERBS IN UZBEK AND ENGLISH:A COMPARATIVE STUDY

Abstract

This study explores the grammatical characteristics of stative verbs in Uzbek and English through a comparative-descriptive approach. Stative verbs, which express a subject’s state rather than action, are examined for their behavior in tense, aspect, mood, and voice. While English stative verbs exhibit strict grammatical constraints, particularly with the progressive aspect and imperative mood, Uzbek demonstrates more syntactic flexibility. The study also highlights the potential for semantic shifts that allow stative verbs to adopt dynamic readings in certain contexts. The findings suggest that language-specific grammatical systems shape the way stative meanings are encoded and reveal important implications for linguistic pedagogy and typology.