A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF METAPHORICAL EXPRESSIONS REFLECTING PERCEPTION IN ENGLISH AND UZBEK LANGUAGES
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.47390/SPR1342V5SI1Y2025N31Keywords:
comparative linguistics, perception metaphors, English, Uzbek, cognitive linguistics, cultural conceptualization.Abstract
Perception metaphors in language not only reflect cultural nuances but also provide insight into how speakers conceptualize and interpret their experiences. This article presents a comparative analysis of metaphorical expressions reflecting perception in English and Uzbek. By examining authentic examples from various linguistic corpora and existing research, this study investigates the role of perceptual metaphors, particularly those related to visual, auditory, and emotional perception, in shaping conceptual meaning. Drawing from the theories of cognitive linguistics and cross-cultural communication, the article reveals convergence and divergence in metaphorical usage and explores cultural and linguistic factors that underlie these similarities and differences.
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