CONCEPTUAL AND FIGURATIVE STRUCTURE OF THE CONCEPT OF "UGLINESS"

Abstract

This article explores the theoretical aspects of English and Uzbek proverbs from a comparative perspective. It examines the linguistic, semantic, and cultural features of proverbs, highlighting their role in reflecting national mentality and folk wisdom. The study analyzes the similarities and differences between English and Uzbek proverbs in terms of their origin, structure, and functional usage in speech. The findings of the research contribute to a deeper understanding of theoretical approaches to proverb studies and provide valuable insights for comparative linguistics and cross-cultural research.