COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF PHRASEOLOGICAL UNITS WITH DIFFERENT SEMES IN UZBEK AND ENGLISH LANGUAGES
Keywords:
Phraseological Units, Idiomatic Expressions, Proverbs, Fixed Phrases, Cross-Linguistic Comparison, Semes, Meaning ComponentsAbstract
This paper presents a comparative analysis of phraseological units (PUs) in Uzbek and English languages, with a focus on the different semes (meaning components) encoded within these expressions. By comparing idiomatic expressions, proverbs, and fixed phrases, the study highlights the cultural and linguistic differences between the two languages. Using a descriptive-analytic methodology, the paper examines how each language constructs its phraseological units and how they reflect societal values. The research reveals that while there are numerous similarities in both languages’ use of figurative language, significant differences arise from cultural, historical, and linguistic factors, influencing the meaning and usage of these expressions.
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