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American Journal of Philological Sciences

Peer Reviewed | Open Access | E-ISSN: 2771-2273
Published Article

Linguocultural Features of Translating Proverbs from English Into Karakalpak

Linguocultural Features of Translating Proverbs from English Into Karakalpak

  • Nurimbetova Malika Karamatdin qizi
    3rd year student of the Faculty of Foreign Languages of Karakalpak State University, Uzbekistan
Proverb translation equivalence

The article examines the linguocultural features of translating proverbs from English into Karakalpak. In particular, it focuses on the interaction between language, culture, and cognition in the process of proverb translation. It is argued that proverbs represent culturally marked units that reflect national worldview, traditions, and social values. Therefore, their translation requires not only semantic accuracy but also cultural adaptation. The analysis, based on authentic Karakalpak proverbs, shows that while some proverbs have functional equivalents, many require transformation due to differences in imagery, symbolism, and conceptualization. Consequently, successful translation depends on the translator’s linguocultural competence and ability to preserve communicative effect.