THE STUDY OF PROVERBS IN LINGUISTICS
Keywords:
Proverbs, Linguistics, Semantics, Pragmatics, Cultural values, Idiomatic expressions, Communication, Cross-linguistic study, Folklore, Social regulation.Abstract
Proverbs, as concise expressions of collective wisdom, have been studied extensively in the field of linguistics. This paper explores the linguistic characteristics, functions, and cultural significance of proverbs across languages. It examines both theoretical approaches and empirical studies, highlighting how proverbs serve as tools for communication, social regulation, and the transmission of cultural values. The study demonstrates the interplay between language structure, semantics, pragmatics, and cultural context in proverb usage, providing insights into their role in shaping linguistic competence and sociocultural understanding.
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