A COMPARITIVE LINGUISTIC STUDY OF METAPHORS IN UZBEK AND ENGLISH LANGUAGES

Authors

  • Ibragimova Madinabonu Karimovna Bukhara State University Interfaculty department of foreign languages Author

Keywords:

metaphor, cognitive linguistics, conceptual metaphor, Uzbek, English, cross-linguistic, culture

Abstract

This study investigates metaphor usage in Uzbek and English within the framework of cognitive linguistics. Drawing on conceptual metaphor theory, it examines how abstract concepts are structured through metaphorical mappings across languages. A qualitative comparative approach was employed, using the metaphor identification procedure to analyze data from literary texts, media discourse, and everyday language. The findings reveal both shared conceptual metaphors, particularly in domains such as time and emotion, and culture-specific variations. Uzbek metaphors tend to be more emotionally expressive, while English metaphors are more abstract. The study highlights the role of culture in shaping metaphor and its implications for translation and language teaching.

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Published

2026-03-17

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 3 (2026): INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Section

Articles