Introductory parts of sentences, also known as sentence prefaces or initial elements, play a crucial role in shaping meaning, emphasis, and flow in both English and Uzbek. This article explores their structural, semantic, and communicative-pragmatic functions, offering a contrastive analysis supported by authentic examples. By examining how these components operate across both languages, we gain insight into their impact on discourse, politeness strategies, information structure, and translation challenges.

Introductory words, structural function, pragmatic meaning

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