A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF METAPHORS IN ENGLISH AND UZBEK
Keywords:
metaphor, comparative linguistics, English language, Uzbek language, conceptual metaphor, figurative language, semantic analysis, cognitive linguistics, cultural differences, metaphorical expression.Abstract
This article presents a comparative study of metaphors in English and Uzbek from linguistic, semantic, and cultural perspectives. Metaphor is considered one of the most productive means of figurative expression and plays an important role in conceptualizing abstract ideas, emotions, human characteristics, and social phenomena. The study examines metaphorical expressions in English and Uzbek, focusing on their structural, semantic, and conceptual features. Particular attention is paid to similarities and differences in the ways the two languages conceptualize reality through metaphor. The analysis demonstrates that some metaphorical concepts are universal and reflect common human experiences, whereas others are determined by national culture, traditions, historical development, and social values.
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