METAPHOR: THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LANGUAGE, THOUGHT, AND CULTURE

Abstract

This article examines metaphor as a linguistic and linguocultural phenomenon. From a linguistic perspective, metaphor is understood as a means of meaning transfer that expands the semantic potential of language. From a linguocultural perspective, metaphor reflects the worldview of a people, their traditions, mentality, and cultural codes. Special attention is given to the analysis of universal and culture-specific features of metaphor, as well as its role in intercultural communication and translation.