This study is devoted to the national-cultural characteristics of cognitive metaphors in the Uzbek language and the challenges of their recreation in translation. Metaphor is a linguistic phenomenon that reflects the national-cultural characteristics and worldview of a people. As a widely used linguopoetic and figurative device across different cultures, metaphor serves to vividly represent literary texts in the reader’s imagination and to reveal the figurative thinking characteristic of individuals within a particular nation. Metaphor is considered an integral part of culture and is shaped by the socio-cultural beliefs and attitudes of a given society. When translating metaphors, significant cultural differences arise due to the unique worldview, traditions, and values of each nation. These differences stem from the varying perceptions of images, realities, and conceptual metaphors across languages and cultures. If a metaphor does not have an equivalent in the target culture, its direct translation may become impossible. Therefore, a cognitive approach to metaphor translation makes it possible to view metaphors as cognitive constructions that conceptually represent human experiences, attitudes, and practices. This article analyzes the national-cultural characteristics of cognitive metaphors in the Uzbek language and the challenges involved in recreating them in translation.
Reflection of The National Worldview in Metaphors
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