Abstract
This study explores the importance of speech acts in English–Uzbek translation, emphasizing how translators convey not only linguistic meaning but also speaker intention and pragmatic force. Drawing on Austin’s (1962) and Searle’s (1969) theories, the research examines examples from literary and conversational texts to illustrate how illocutionary and perlocutionary acts can shift in translation. Findings suggest that translators who prioritize pragmatic equivalence achieve greater communicative accuracy and naturalness in the target language. The study concludes that speech-act awareness is essential for maintaining meaning, politeness, and coherence across linguistic and cultural boundaries.
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