SEMANTIC AND CULTURAL FEATURES OF EMOTION-RELATED IDIOMS: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF ENGLISH AND UZBEK
Keywords:
emotion-related idioms, semantics, cultural linguistics, comparative analysis, English language, Uzbek language, phraseology, emotional expression, cognitive linguistics, intercultural communication, metaphorical meaning, national worldview.Abstract
This article explores the semantic and cultural features of emotion-related idioms in English and Uzbek through a comparative linguistic analysis. Idiomatic expressions reflecting human emotions represent an important component of national worldview, cultural identity, and cognitive perception. The study aims to identify similarities and differences in the conceptualization and verbalization of emotions in the two languages by analyzing idioms associated with happiness, anger, fear, sadness, love, and surprise.The research applies semantic, cognitive, and comparative methods to examine the figurative meanings, structural patterns, and cultural connotations of selected idiomatic units. The findings reveal that both English and Uzbek employ metaphorical imagery connected with body parts, nature, color symbolism, and everyday experiences to express emotional states.
