LEXICAL-SEMANTIC FEATURES OF PHRASEOLOGICAL UNITS EXPRESSING PURPOSE AND ASPIRATION IN ENGLISH AND UZBEK LANGUAGES

Qurbonova Farangiz

Authors

Qurbonova Farangiz Termiz State University of Engineering and Agrotechnologies

Keywords:

phraseological units, phraseology, lexical-semantic analysis, English language, Uzbek language, aspiration, purpose, determination, comparative linguistics, linguoculturology.

Abstract

Phraseological units represent one of the most expressive and culturally significant layers of a language. They reflect the worldview, values, traditions, and cognitive experiences of a particular nation. Among the various semantic groups of phraseological units, expressions denoting purpose, aspiration, determination, and achievement occupy a special place because they reveal human motivation and attitudes toward success. This article investigates the lexical-semantic features of phraseological units expressing purpose and aspiration in English and Uzbek languages. The study examines their semantic structure, figurative meanings, cultural specificity, and linguistic functions. Through a comparative analysis, similarities and differences between English and Uzbek phraseological units are identified, revealing both universal and nationally specific conceptualizations of ambition, goals, and perseverance. The findings demonstrate that phraseological units serve not only as linguistic phenomena but also as cultural markers reflecting national mentality and social values.

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