PHRASEOLOGY AND OPACITY: A MULTI-LINGUAL CONTRAST

Abdukhalimova Sarvinozkhon Usmonali qizi

Authors

Abdukhalimova Sarvinozkhon Usmonali qizi 2nd Year PhD Student at Kokand State University

Keywords:

phraseological units, intercultural communication, discourse analysis, cultural context, idioms, communicative competence.

Abstract

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In this study, we explore the pivotal role of phraseological units (PUs), including idioms, proverbs, and fixed expressions, in intercultural communication (ICC) discourse. PUs are closely related to cultural contexts but can also be a source of huge difficulties for non-native speakers to learn, making it harder for everyone involved to understand one another. Using a mixed-methods approach with comparative linguistic analysis and discourse functional analysis, this study aims to classify communicative functions and challenges of phraseological units (PUs) concerning various cultural contexts, notably English and Uzbek phraseology. The findings reveal that being aware of the socio-cultural implications associated with PUs is crucial in developing effective communicative competence and reducing misunderstandings in ICC. This study suggests enhanced pedagogical approaches focused on the cultural contextualization of PUs.

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