A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF KINSHIP TERMINOLOGY IN ENGLISH AND UZBEK: LINGUISTIC, CULTURAL, AND PRAGMATIC PERSPECTIVES
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This paper provides an in-depth analysis of kinship terminology in English and Uzbek, focusing on its structural, semantic, and pragmatic features. Kinship terms play a crucial role in shaping social relations and cultural identity, as they reflect the hierarchical and collectivist nature of Uzbek society and the relatively egalitarian approach in English. The study employs a comparative linguistic framework to highlight key differences, such as the use of honorifics and affixation in Uzbek versus the analytical nature of kinship expressions in English.
Additionally, the research discusses the challenges of translating kinship terms between these languages, particularly the loss of cultural connotations and semantic specificity. The findings contribute to a broader understanding of how language encapsulates social values and provide insights for linguistic anthropology, translation studies, and intercultural communication. Future research may further explore kinship terms in bilingual and multilingual communities, as well as their role in digital communication and language evolution.
Kalit so'zlar:
Mualliflar haqida
Adabiyotlar ro'yxati
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