THE INTERPRETATION OF UNITS REFLECTING UZBEK NATIONAL MENTALITY IN TRANSLATION PRACTICE
Keywords:
translation, national mentality, Uzbek culture, cultural equivalence, idioms, proverbs, adaptation, cultural gap, intercultural communication, descriptive translation.Abstract
This paper explores the translation of culturally specific units that reflect national mentality, particularly within the context of Uzbek-to-English translation. It analyzes expressions, idioms, metaphors, and proverbs that embody Uzbek values, social norms, and worldview. The study highlights strategies such as adaptation, descriptive translation, and cultural substitution, emphasizing the translator’s role in preserving cultural identity while ensuring comprehensibility for foreign readers. Examples and theoretical insights illustrate how these units are interpreted in translation practice.
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