Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This article delves into the cultural and symbolic significance of numbers from one to ten in English and Uzbek languages, highlighting their roles in folklore, traditions, superstitions, and idiomatic expressions. Drawing upon cognitive and linguistic theories, the research emphasizes how numbers function beyond their mathematical purpose, serving as carriers of cultural identity and societal values. By exploring the shared and distinct interpretations of these numbers, the article illuminates the interplay between language, culture, and cognition, showcasing how numerical symbolism bridges individual and collective beliefs in English-speaking and Uzbek-speaking societies.
Author: Karimova Iroda Baxtiyor qizi
Institution: Karshi State University
Language: English
Topic: Language and Culture
Subfield: Linguistics and Language
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4407747785