Comparative Analysis of Phraseological Units with Antonymous Components in English and Uzbek

Tursunova Zuhra

University of Exact and Social Sciences

Rabiyeva Mohidil G'ayratovna

Scientific advisor

Keywords: Phraseological units, antonymous components, idioms, proverbs, comparative linguistics, English, Uzbek, semantic contrast, cultural duality, linguistic antonymy

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Abstract

Abstract: Phraseological units with antonymous components represent a unique layer of linguistic expression where opposing semantic elements coexist within a stable, idiomatic structure to convey nuanced meanings, cultural values, and life’s inherent dualities. This study conducts a comparative analysis of such units in English and Uzbek, two genetically unrelated languages. It examines their structural types (binomial, proverbial, idiomatic contrasts), semantic classifications (temporal, moral/ethical, quantitative), and cultural reflections. The research reveals both universal cognitive patterns rooted in human experience and language-specific manifestations shaped by cultural contexts. Challenges in translation and equivalence are discussed, underscoring the role of these units in enriching stylistic expressiveness and cross-cultural understanding. Findings contribute to comparative phraseology and linguistic typology.

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