Cognitive Semantic Features of Phraseological Units Denoting Human Intellectual Abilities in English and Uzbek Language

Gulchexra Tursunova  Norboboyevna

doi:10.47134/jpbi.v1i3.619

Authors

Gulchexra Tursunova Norboboyevna Teacher of English Faculty, Uzbekistan State World Languages University, Tashkent, Uzbekistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47134/jpbi.v1i3.619

Keywords:

cognitive semantics, conceptual metaphor, metonymy, cross-linguistic studies, cultural nuances, image schemas, universality and specificity

Abstract

The exploration of phraseological units through a cognitive semantic lens has garnered significant attention, revealing insights into how language reflects underlying cognitive structures. This study builds upon existing research by examining English and Uzbek phraseological units related to human intellectual abilities. Drawing on cognitive linguistic theories, including conceptual metaphor and image schemas, the research aims to uncover the cognitive semantic features embedded in these units. A comprehensive analysis reveals that both English and Uzbek phraseological units utilize metaphorical extensions, metonymic representations, image schemas, and conceptual metaphors to convey intellectual concepts. However, cultural and linguistic factors shape the expression of cognitive semantic features. English may employ diverse metaphors spanning different sensory experiences, while Uzbek might focus more on visual and physical metaphors. Cultural nuances influence expressions like "swallowed a book" in English and "kitob yutgan" (swallowed a book) in Uzbek, reflecting unique cultural experiences and values regarding knowledge acquisition. The study underscores the importance of considering cultural and linguistic factors in understanding cognitive semantics across languages. By examining both universal cognitive schemas and culturally specific expressions, the research contributes to a deeper understanding of how human intellectual abilities are conceptualized and articulated through language.

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