SEMANTIC-STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS OF PROVERBS IN ENGLISH AND UZBEK LANGUAGES WITH THE COMPONENT OF HEAD, HAND AND FOOT

Z. Isakova; M. Abdulmalikova

Authors

Z. Isakova Senior teacher (PhD), Kokand University
M. Abdulmalikova Student, Kokand University.

Abstract

The study of proverbs extends beyond language to reveal the underlying thought processes and worldviews of different societies. Analyzing proverbs allows us to explore how cultures use language to convey complex ideas and traditional wisdom in concise, memorable forms. By examining proverbs across different languages which belonged to various language families, we can uncover both shared and unique cultural themes and cognitive frameworks.

Keywords:

Comparative linguistics, proverbs with the component of head, hand and foot; language, culture, semantic-structural analysis, cross-linguistic comparisons, metaphorical and symbolic language.

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https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heads%20will%20rol

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https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/hand-in-glove

https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/the-right-hand-doesnt-know-what-the-left-hand-is-doing

https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/wash-hands-of