COMPARATIVE TYPOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF METAPHOR AND METONYMY IN UZBEK AND ENGLISH LANGUAGES
Keywords:
metaphor, metonymy, comparative linguistics, typological analysis, English language, Uzbek language, cognitive linguistics, figurative language, cross-cultural communicationAbstract
This study presents a comparative typological analysis of metaphor and metonymy in English and Uzbek, focusing on their cognitive, semantic, and stylistic features. Drawing on examples from literary texts, media discourse, and common speech, the research identifies both universal conceptual patterns and language-specific realizations. The analysis demonstrates that English metaphors and metonymies are often conventionalized, standardized, and oriented toward social, spatial, and temporal domains, while Uzbek figurative expressions rely heavily on natural imagery, emotional states, and culturally specific social and literary contexts. The study highlights the role of metaphor and metonymy in reflecting human cognition and cultural values, and emphasizes their importance in translation, language teaching, and intercultural communication. The findings contribute to a deeper understanding of cross-linguistic variation and the interplay between language, thought, and culture
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