THE IMPORTANCE OF FOOD TERMINOLOGY IN CULTURAL COMMUNICATION IN THE ENGLISH AND UZBEK LANGUAGES.
Keywords:
food terminology, cultural communication, linguoculture, national identity, English language, Uzbek language, translation studies.Abstract
Food terminology constitutes an essential component of linguistic systems and
serves as a powerful medium of cultural communication. It reflects national traditions,
historical development, social values, and patterns of everyday life. This article
explores the importance of food terminology in cultural communication through a
comparative analysis of the English and Uzbek languages. The study focuses on
linguocultural features, symbolic meanings, national specificity, and translation issues
related to food-related lexical units. The findings demonstrate that food terminology
functions not only as a naming system but also as a cultural code that facilitates
intercultural understanding and preserves cultural identity.
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