SEMANTIC AND PRAGMATIC ASPECTS OF TRANSLATING ENGLISH PROVERBS

Abstract

The article explores the problem of preserving semantic and pragmatic meaning in the translation of English proverbs into Uzbek and Russian. Special attention is paid to the linguistic structure of proverbs, their cultural specificity, translation equivalence, and communicative functions. Proverbs are regarded as important carriers of national culture, collective experience, and traditional wisdom. The study demonstrates that successful proverb translation requires not only linguistic accuracy but also the preservation of cultural connotations and pragmatic effects. The findings reveal that equivalent translation, cultural adaptation, descriptive translation, and functional equivalence are among the most effective strategies for rendering English proverbs into Uzbek and Russian. The research emphasizes the importance of linguocultural competence in achieving adequate translation and facilitating intercultural communication.