NUMERATIVE PHRASEOLOGY IN ENGLISH AND KARAKALPAK LANGUAGES: A COMPARATIVE COGNITIVE VIEW

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This article analyzes numerative phraseological units in English and Karakalpak from a comparative cognitive perspective. The study examines how numerals function in idiomatic expressions and convey meanings related to unity, duality, emotion and social behaviour. Using examples from Karakalpak phraseological materials and English idioms, the article identifies both universal and culture-specific conceptual features. The analysis shows that numerals in phraseology reflect national worldview, cultural values and cognitive perception.