SOCIOLINGUISTIC FEATURES OF DIMINUTIVES IN ENGLISH AND UZBEK
Keywords:
diminutives, sociolinguistics, pragmatics, English discourse, Uzbek discourse, gender, literary language.Abstract
This article investigates sociolinguistic features of diminutives in English and Uzbek languages. The study focuses on emotional, pragmatic, and gender-related functions of diminutives in literary discourse and everyday communication. Comparative analysis demonstrates that diminutives reflect cultural values, social hierarchy, politeness, and interpersonal intimacy in both languages.
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