LINGUACULTURAL ASPECTS OF PROVERBS IN ENGLISH AND UZBEK

Abstract

This article explores the linguacultural aspects of proverbs in English and Uzbek languages. Proverbs are valuable linguistic units that preserve the cultural heritage, historical experience, traditions, and worldview of a nation. Through a comparative analysis of English and Uzbek proverbs, the study identifies common universal values and culture-specific features reflected in these expressions. The article highlights the role of proverbs in shaping national identity, transmitting moral values, and enriching intercultural communication. The findings demonstrate that despite linguistic differences, English and Uzbek proverbs share many thematic similarities related to family, work, wisdom, and human behavior.