A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF ENGLISH AND UZBEK IDIOMS: SIMILARITIES AND CULTURAL DIFFERENCES
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Keywords: Comparative linguistics, English language, Uzbek language, idioms, phraseology, cultural differences, translation, figurative meaning.Abstract
Abstract: Idioms are an important part of every language because they reflect the culture, traditions, worldview, and historical experience of its speakers. This article presents a comparative study of English and Uzbek idioms, focusing on their structural, semantic, and cultural similarities and differences. Although English and Uzbek belong to different language families and have developed under different historical and cultural conditions, many idioms in both languages express similar human experiences, emotions, social relationships, and moral values. The study demonstrates that some English and Uzbek idioms have direct or relatively close equivalents, while others require explanation because their meanings are strongly connected with national culture and traditions. Particular attention is paid to the role of animals, food, body parts, and everyday activities in idiomatic expressions. The comparative analysis shows that understanding idioms is essential for successful communication and translation because their figurative meanings cannot always be understood from the meanings of individual words.
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