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A Comparative Study of English and Uzbek Body Metaphors

Year: 2025

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: This study examines body-based metaphors in Uzbek and English, focusing on how body parts like the heart, head, and hand are used to express ideas such as emotion, intelligence, morality, and social values. The results show that both languages use similar metaphors for some body parts, however, there are important cultural differences. For example, in Uzbek, the liver "jigar" is used to show love and affection, which is not common in English.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.15166750

Author: Berdiyeva, Zilola

Institution: Nordic International University

Language: English

Topic: Language, Metaphor, and Cognition

Subfield: Experimental and Cognitive Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W6930594207

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