LINGUISTIC FEATURES OF SIGN INTERPRETING FROM ENGLISH INTO UZBEK LANGUAGE
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Keywords: sign interpreting, uzbek sign language, linguistic features, syntax, modality, cross-linguistic transfer, interpreter training cAbstract
Abstract. Sign interpreting between English and Uzbek languages represents a
unique intersection of cross-linguistic and cross-modal translation. Unlike spoken
translation, which remains within the auditory – vocal modality, sign interpreting
operates between auditory – vocal and visual – gestural systems, introducing complex
linguistic challenges. This article explores the “linguistic features of sign interpreting
from English into Uzbek sign language (UZSL)”, focusing on grammatical structure,
word order, spatial representation, lexical equivalence, idiomatic expressions, and
cultural adaptation. Drawing on research from interpreting studies, linguistics, and
Deaf studies, the paper outlines the syntactic, semantic, and pragmatic differences
between English and Uzbek sign language, and how interpreters manage these through
reordering, compression, expansion, and visualization. The article concludes with
implications for interpreter training and linguistic research in Uzbekistan.
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