CULTURAL VALUES REFLECTED IN UZBEK AND ENGLISH PHRASEOLOGICAL UNITS: A COMPARATIVE LINGUOCULTURAL ANALYSIS
Keywords:
phraseology, linguoculturology, cultural values, Uzbek linguistics, English idioms, ethno-psychology, conceptual worldviewAbstract
This article explores the manifestation of national-cultural values within the phraseological systems of the Uzbek and English languages. Phraseological units (PUs), including idioms, proverbs, and fixed expressions, serve as a "micro-world" of a nation's soul, preserving historical experience, social norms, and ethical values. Through a comparative analysis, this study identifies both universal human values and unique cultural markers—specifically the English emphasis on individualism, maritime history, and privacy, contrasted with the Uzbek focus on collectivism, hospitality, and agrarian tradition. The research utilizes the "linguo-cultural" approach to demonstrate how language serves as a repository for a nation's cognitive and cultural identity.
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