Vol. 3 No. 1 (2025), Articles
Vol. 3 No. 1 (2025)

NATIONAL AND CULTURAL FEATURES OF PROVERBS AND SAYINGS IN THE ENGLISH AND UZBEK LANGUAGES

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Published 2025-06-21
Muminova Dilafruz Umurzoq qizi
University of Tashkent for applied sciences 1 st year master’s degree student
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Keywords

proverbs and sayings, comparative paremiology, english and uzbek languages, national and cultural features, linguistic semantics, metaphorical imagery, cross-cultural communication, cognitive linguistics, corpus linguistics, intercultural competence, language and culture, digital communication, language education, translation studies, cultural identity.

Abstract

Proverbs and sayings are an integral part of linguistic and cultural heritage, reflecting the wisdom, traditions, and worldview of a nation. This theme explores the national and cultural peculiarities of English and Uzbek proverbs, analyzing their origins, meanings, and usage in both languages.

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