COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF ENGLISH AND UZBEK EMOTION AND SPIRITUAL LEXICON
Keywords:
emotional lexicon, spiritual lexicon, comparative analysis, English language, Uzbek language, semantics, linguocultural studies, pragmatics, national culture, translation studies.Abstract
This article presents a comparative analysis of the emotional and spiritual lexicon in the English and Uzbek languages. The study examines the semantic, linguocultural, and pragmatic characteristics of lexical units expressing human emotions, psychological experiences, and spiritual values in both languages. Particular attention is paid to the relationship between language, culture, and the conceptualization of emotional and spiritual notions, highlighting their role in reflecting national identity and cultural values. The findings contribute to the fields of comparative linguistics, linguocultural studies, and translation studies by providing a deeper understanding of similarities and differences in the lexical representation of emotions and spirituality.
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