FORMS OF ADDRESS IN ENGLISH AND UZBEK: A COMPARATIVE LINGUISTIC STUDY

Abstract

This article offers a comprehensive comparative analysis of forms of address in English and Uzbek, focusing on their linguistic, cultural, and pragmatic dimensions. It explores how both languages use address terms to express politeness, social distance, hierarchy, and interpersonal relationships. The study examines pronouns, titles, kinship-based address forms, honorific expressions, and context-dependent variations. It also highlights challenges in intercultural communication and proposes recommendations for language teaching and translation practices.