A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF STRUCTURAL AND SEMANTIC ELEMENTS IN UZBEK AND ENGLISH PROVERBS
Abstract
This study examines the structural and semantic elements of proverbs in Uzbek and English, emphasizing both their universal features and culture-specific distinctions. Based on a selected corpus of widely used proverbs, the research analyzes syntactic patterns, figurative devices, and semantic domains in both languages. Structural analysis reveals similarities in parallelism and rhythmic balance, while semantic exploration highlights culturally embedded values, such as collectivism in Uzbek and individualism in English. The findings suggest that proverbs are not only linguistic expressions but also cultural artifacts, reflecting shared human wisdom while simultaneously preserving the unique socio-cultural identities of their respective communities.
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