FALSE FRIENDS IN ENGLISH AND UZBEK VOCABULARY
Keywords:
False friends, English, Uzbek, lexical similarity, translation errors, language learning, bilingualism, semantics, cross-linguistic influenceAbstract
This article explores the phenomenon of false friends between English and Uzbek, analyzing how similarly written or pronounced words may lead to misunderstandings due to differences in meaning. It highlights common examples, discusses the historical, linguistic, and sociocultural causes of these lexical traps, and offers practical recommendations for students, educators, and translators to overcome the challenges associated with false friends in bilingual and multilingual contexts. The article also emphasizes the significance of false friends in cross-cultural communication and translation studies.
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