COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF ENGLISH, KOREAN AND UZBEK

Abstract

This paper explores the pragmatic, sociolinguistic, and cultural variations in honorific systems and interpersonal language use across three ethnolinguistic communities: Uzbek, Korean, and English. Although English culture is often considered modernized and globally dominant, Uzbek and Korean cultures reveal striking parallels rooted in their shared emphasis on hierarchical respect and social harmony, especially evident in greetings, kinship terms, and politeness strategies. Through ethnographic and descriptive-qualitative research methods, this study examines how linguistic structures especially honorific markers reflect deeper cultural norms and social expectations. This paper contributes to our understanding of how language functions not only as a medium for communication but also as a powerful tool for negotiating identity, respect, and group belonging.