THE USAGE OF PROVERBS IN ENGLISH AND UZBEK LANGUAGES: SIMILARITIES AND DIFFERENCES
Keywords:
English proverbs, Uzbek proverbs, cultural symbolism, language comparison, figurative meaning.Abstract
This article examines the usage of proverbs in English and Uzbek languages by analyzing their thematic content, cultural symbolism, and linguistic structure. Despite belonging to different linguistic families, both languages use proverbs as tools of moral teaching, social regulation, and cultural transmission. The study highlights similarities rooted in universal human experience, such as shared values of honesty, hard work, and wisdom, while also identifying differences shaped by historical development, environment, and cultural worldview. The findings demonstrate that proverbs function as powerful indicators of national identity and collective memory in both linguistic communities.
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