This article examines the national and cultural features reflected in phraseological units containing the number three. A linguocultural analysis is carried out on the use of the number three within the structure of Karakalpak phraseological expressions, highlighting its ethnic, national, and cultural peculiarities. As supporting material, examples are drawn from folklore, as well as works of Karakalpak writers and poets.

Phraseology, numerals, symbolism of numbers

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