A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF CONCEPTUAL METAPHORS IN ENGLISH AND UZBEK A COGNITIVE LINGUISTIC APPROACH
Keywords:
Conceptual metaphor, cognitive linguistics, English, Uzbek, metaphor analysis, cross-cultural cognition.Abstract
This paper explores the similarities and differences in conceptual metaphors in English and Uzbek from a cognitive linguistic perspective. By analyzing metaphorical expressions in both languages, the study reveals how culture, cognition, and linguistic structure influence metaphor formation and usage. Using a corpus-based methodology and applying Lakoff and Johnson’s Conceptual Metaphor Theory (1980), the research identifies common and culture-specific metaphorical concepts across both languages. The findings contribute to a deeper understanding of cross-linguistic metaphorical cognition and offer implications for translation, language teaching, and intercultural communication..
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